Pekingology

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.

In this episode, Thomas Gatley discusses his report on reshaping corporate China. They analyze winners and losers during the profit shock, the challenges faced by private and state-owned enterprises in the real estate sector, and the regulatory tightening that hinders investors from investing in new Chinese stocks. They also explore the changes in China's industrial policy since 2020.

In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Eric Hundman, senior research analyst at BluePath Labs, to discuss his article “Fearing Hardships and Fatigue? Refusals to Serve in China’s Military, 2009-2018,” which was recently published in the Journal of Contemporary China.

In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair Jude Blanchette is joined by Zongyuan Zoe Liu, a fellow for international political economy at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of the new book Sovereign Funds: How the Communist Party of China Finances Its Global Ambitions. 

In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair Jude Blanchette is joined by Gerard Dipippo – Senior Fellow in the Economics Program at CSIS, and Andrew Polk – Co-founder of Trivium China and Senior associate with the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS. This week they discuss China’s national security and the readout from the recent convening of China’s National Security Commission.