Face-Off: The U.S. vs China
Airwave Media
FACE-OFF: US vs CHINA is an inside look at the turbulent relationship between the world's two superpowers, the two men in charge, and the vital issues that affect us all.FACE-OFF is hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jane Perlez, former New York Times Beijing bureau chief and current fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center. In each episode Professor Rana Mitter, recently of the University of Oxford and now professor of modern China at the Harvard Kennedy School, chats with Jane on what’s at stake.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 32min
Apple in China
Prof. Willy Shih and Wayne Ma discuss Apple's reliance on China for iPhone manufacturing, the challenges faced by the tech giant, and the strategic moves to maintain their relationship. They delve into Apple's diversification struggles, competition with Huawei, and China's response to US bans while exploring the evolving tech landscape.
Apr 8, 2024 • 33min
Spies in the Sky
Former Commander US Pacific Fleet, Admiral Scott Swift, discusses the tense airspace encounters between US and China, highlighting the risks of potential conflicts. The podcast explores the importance of formal military talks, the consequences of nation decline, and China's impact on global power dynamics. It also delves into the relationship between a US company and China, emphasizing the need for open communication to avoid escalations.
Mar 20, 2024 • 4min
Introducing: Face Off
The podcast discusses a tense encounter between a US spy plane and a Chinese fighter jet in 2001, highlighting key moments in the complex US-China relationship. Insights from diplomats, artists like Yo-Yo Ma, and the potential for coexistence or confrontation between the two superpowers are also explored.
