The podcast discusses Chinese overcapacity in the EV sector, exploring government shaping industrial policy, competition in semiconductor chips and airliners, and market perceptions on Chinese aviation products.

Former National Security Council staff, Evan Medeiros discusses his report on US-China relations and analyzes China's domestic politics. They explore the challenges of decision-making and policy-making in China, Xi Jinping's policy priorities, the limited impact of public opinion, China's pressure on Taiwan, enduring trends in Chinese politics shaped by Xi Jinping, and potential changes after his reign.

This podcast explores the unconventional path to China-related careers and the background in anthropology that shaped the guest's approach to analyzing the Chinese economy. They discuss China's confidence and aspirations to be the best in the world, their Leninist political system, and state capitalist economy. They also explore the ideas of Normocracy and Teleocracy in relation to China's political system, the debate on GDP growth and job creation, and the uncertainty surrounding China's growth trajectory.

Emily Kilcrease, Senior Fellow and Director of the Energy, Economics, and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security joins to discuss her report on assessing the US playbook for sanctioning China. Topics include the motivations and concerns behind imposing sanctions, the growing share of renminbi in cross-border transactions, understanding China's political system and resilience to sanctions, analyzing different scenarios and strategies for sanctions, and the importance of allies and partners in building credible sanctions against China.

Ya-Wen Lei, Professor of Sociology at Harvard University, joins Jude Blanchette to discuss her book 'The Gilded Cage.' They explore China's compressed development, Xi Jinping's views on regulation, limited prospects for low skilled workers, and the impact of AI technology on China's workforce and governance.

Max Zenglein, Chief Economist at the Mercator Institute for China Studies, discusses his recent report on aligning economic actors with China's strategic goals. They explore the establishment and focus of Merrick's, perceptions of European companies on the Chinese economy, China's vision for a new development path, reinforced controls and deep linkages, and transitioning to a consumption-led growth model in China.

In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to discuss U.S.-China policy and the Select Committee’s work to address the strategic competition with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). 

Wei Cui, Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Colombia, joins the host to discuss his book on the Chinese fiscal state. They explore the origins of the book, limitations of China's tax system, administrative foundations, and future challenges faced by the Chinese tax system.

Xiaobing Li, professor of history and Don Betz Endowed Chair in International Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma, joins the podcast to discuss his new book 'China’s New Navy'. They explore the origins and development of the PLA Navy, China's naval plan, Beijing's strategies towards Taiwan, and the PLA's level of confidence in combat.

Chun Han Wong, China reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins Jude Blanchette to discuss his book on Xi Jinping's rise and China's superpower future. They explore reporting challenges, China's decision-making hurdles, consequences of Xi's power centralization, and the implications of his incapacitation. The podcast highlights the significance of China's political system and succession procedures as a global power.