Sinica Podcast

Winners of the Schwarzman Capstone Showcase present insightful research on U.S.-China relations, One Child Policy impact in China, and decarbonization efforts in Shandong province. These young scholars offer fresh perspectives and solutions to complex issues.

Discussions cover Chinese views on Ukraine, diplomatic efforts, public opinion in China, Russian economic dependency on China, and the overlap of China's 12-Point Position with Zelensk's views. The podcast highlights China's evolving stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, intellectual freedom amidst conflict, China's strategic calculations, and its response to the Ukrainian conflict.

Writer Peter Hessler discusses his experiences in China and Egypt, comparing the revolutions in both countries. He delves into his approach to reporting and writing, sharing insights from his upcoming book 'Other Rivers'. The discussion also touches on societal changes in China and Egypt, character-driven storytelling, and perspectives on U.S.-China relations and generational differences.

Delve into the historical significance of the Qing abdication in 1912, exploring the decline and weaknesses of the Qing Dynasty, the drafting of the Edict of Abdication, and the transition to a constitutional democracy.

Jeremy Goldkorn, former editor-in-chief of TCP and co-founder and former co-host of Sinica, chats with Kaiser about the history of the podcast, the end of the golden years of liberalization in China, and how China changed their politics. They also discuss their different approaches to discussing China and reflect on their past experiences in media startups. Additionally, they explore the concept of Chinese exceptionalism and the motivations of China analysts in the 80s and 90s.

Maria Repnikova and Eric Olander discuss China's soft power in Africa and Sino-Russian relations. Topics include China's neutrality in conflicts, grievance-based politics, admission process of consensus-based organizations, China's media strategies, and podcast and book recommendations.

In this podcast, a tribute is paid to the late Jeffrey Bader and an interview with him is re-aired. Jeffrey shares his experiences in China and offers a candid critique of the Biden administration's China policy. The podcast also explores China's role in the international system, the complexities of China-U.S. relations, and provides book recommendations.

Chang-Tai Hsieh, Damien Ma, and Lizzi Lee discuss the state of the Chinese economy, the real estate sector's role in the crisis, management during times of crisis, a potential debt crisis in China, and the right US policy towards China.

Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute, discusses the morality of U.S.-China policy. Topics include the lack of nuance in the American dialogue on China, the missionary aspect of American approach, differences and commonalities between Chinese and American exceptionalism, the possibility of a 'Just Cold War,' and the challenges of imagining a world where the U.S. isn't a hegemonic power.

Jason McLure and Jude Chan discuss their investigative report on China's tobacco monopoly and its influence as both the world's largest tobacco seller and regulator. They cover the inner workings of China Tobacco, the challenges of implementing smoking bans, the role of smoking in Chinese culture, and the unequal fight against China Tobacco. The podcast also includes personal recommendations for books, TV series, and music.