Sinica Podcast

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.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Orchestra's groundbreaking tour in China, the podcast features Matías Tarnopolsky, Alison Friedman, and Wu Fei. They discuss the orchestra's connection with China, their cultural exchanges, and their concert performances in Chapel Hill. Topics include the orchestra's identity, the serendipity of the commemorative concert, the importance of music as a common ground, and the significance of Beethoven's Symphony No.6.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson discusses his new book on China's underground historians exposing dark truths of the PRC's history. Topics include the control of historical narratives, collective memory, citizen journalism, regime critics, dissent and Christianity, historical nihilism, and the insight the book provides on regime critics in China.

Congressman Rick Larsen, co-founder of the U.S.-China Working Group, discusses his new white paper on U.S.-China policy. He talks about the four-point strategy and its impact on national security, development, diplomacy, technology, and education. The podcast also explores the approach to China's Belt & Road Initiative, changes in education investment, and the response from Congress and the public.

Karen Hao, reporter recently with Wall Street Journal, and Deborah Seligsohn, an assistant professor of political science, discuss the importance of renewing the U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreement. They address concerns about IP theft, explore the consequences of ending scientific collaboration with China, and discuss alternative scenarios for cooperation.

MIT professor Yasheng Huang discusses his new book 'The Rise and Fall of the EAST' on Sinica podcast. Topics include China's success, political constraints, correlation between wealth and negative outcomes, significance of multiple wives in Chinese culture, cognitive rewiring, China's political evolution, Needham question on science and technology, China's anti-corruption campaign, and the rise and fall of the East.

Explore the presence and symbolism of dragons in imperial China. Discover the historical significance of the Empress of China and its role in establishing US-China trade. Learn about the rise of Empress Dowager Tsushi and her political maneuvers. Uncover the complex foundation of Mao Zedong in the early days of the Communist Party. Dive into the violent power struggle during the Cultural Revolution. Delve into the Battle of Red Cliffs, a decisive naval conflict in ancient China.