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China In Context

China In Context

SOAS China Institute

China In Context is a weekly podcast providing expert analysis on politics, culture and international relations, featuring voices from the SOAS China Institute, University of London. The podcast is hosted by Duncan Bartlett.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best China In Context episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to China In Context for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite China In Context episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

China In Context - China’s environmental dilemma
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03/21/23 • 14 min

China and the United States agreed to work together on climate issues in 2021. However, since then, a deterioration in their relationship has hampered efforts to curb emissions and work towards the Paris Agreement's goals for tackling climate change. In this podcast, Isabel Hilton of China Dialogue discusses China’s environmental dilemmas with guest host Zuri Linetsky, from the Eurasia Group Foundation in Washington DC.

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China In Context - China leads the world in renewable energy
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08/01/23 • 14 min

China is on course to reach its targets for wind and solar power five years ahead of time, helping shore up its position as the world leader in renewable energy. However, the Chinese government is also building many new coal-fired power stations and fossil fuels are expected to make up a significant proportion of the country’s energy mix for decades to come. In this podcast, host Duncan Bartlett discusses China’s power paradox with Dorothy Mei and Martin Weil from Global Energy Monitor.

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China In Context - South Korea and China: Resetting the relationship
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08/31/22 • 14 min

For decades, South Korea has sought to maintain harmonious relations with both the US and China. But as the competition between the great powers intensifies, the balancing act has become more tricky. In this podcast, Dr Edward Howell, a lecturer in politics at New College, University of Oxford, explains how China-South Korea relations have developed since Yoon Suk-yeol became South Korea’s president in the spring of 2022. The podcast host is Duncan Bartlett, Editor of Asian Affairs.

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China In Context - China's approach to the Middle East
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05/28/24 • 13 min

China's leaders have taken a sharply critical tone against Israel over its war with the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. They have also suggested that the United States is exploiting and exasperating long-running conflicts in the Middle East. In this podcast, Richard Spencer, a correspondent for The Times newspaper, warns that a regional conflagration would be damaging for both China and America. The host is regular presenter, Duncan Bartlett.

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China In Context - On the Asian frontline with the US Air Force
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10/03/23 • 12 min

Powerful military forces are amassed in East Asia and in war games, America and China role play deadly encounters. China says America is stoking the fire of regional tensions, while the US insists it is the duty of its armed forces to keep the peace through deterrence. In this podcast, Dr Zuri Linetsky, a research fellow at the Eurasia Group Foundation, explains what he learned about the balance of power during training exercises with the US Air Force. The host is Duncan Bartlett, editor of Asian Affairs.

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China In Context - Why Taiwan matters to the United States
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12/13/22 • 14 min

The U.S. Department of Defense maintains that China is using increasingly aggressive and bullying behaviour on the Taiwan Strait and is planning an invasion. Beijing dismisses this as an exaggeration and berates the US for stirring up anti-Chinese feelings on the island. Meanwhile, other countries in Asia warn of catastrophe in the event of a war. In this podcast, Dr Zuri Linetsky of the Eurasia Group Foundation discusses Taiwan with host Duncan Bartlett.

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China In Context - Who still has faith in the Belt and Road Initiative?
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10/31/23 • 14 min

For ten years, China has been pushing other countries to partner with it through the Belt and Road initiative (BRI). While some nations such as Russia are fans of the project, it has largely been snubbed by the West. In this podcast, Fraser Howie, a respected independent analyst on China, considers whether the BRI is becoming an obsolete concept. The host is Duncan Bartlett from the SOAS China Institute.

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Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, China has been asserting itself as a confident and strong country. But how firm are the foundations of Xi’s power and what are the risks associated with a system in which one person has so much influence and authority? In this podcast, Bernhard Bartsch from the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) discusses Xi Jinping with regular host, Duncan Bartlett, the Editor of Asian Affairs.

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China In Context - Priorities for Xi Jinping’s third term
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11/15/22 • 13 min

As the General Secretary of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping has capacity to take decisive action on many issues, especially as he has surrounded himself with loyalists on the Standing Committee of the Politburo. He has identified 'security' as one of the top priorities for his third term in power. In this podcast, Howard Zhang, Editor of the BBC's Chinese service, considers what that means for the Chinese economy, the lives of Chinese citizens and China's relations with other countries. The podcast host is Duncan Bartlett, Editor of Asian Affairs magazine.

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China In Context - The release from prison of journalist Cheng Lei
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10/17/23 • 13 min

Supplying state secrets to another country is a crime which carries a heavy penalty in China. TV reporter Cheng Lei spent several years in prison for espionage, although her family and supporters insist she was innocent. Now she’s been released and is back home in Australia. In this podcast James Laurenceson, Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney, explains why this case is significant to regular host, Duncan Bartlett.

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How many episodes does China In Context have?

China In Context currently has 180 episodes available.

What topics does China In Context cover?

The podcast is about News, Hong Kong, Chinese, International Relations, News Commentary, Podcasts, China, Politics and Asia.

What is the most popular episode on China In Context?

The episode title 'How Chinese state media portrays America' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on China In Context?

The average episode length on China In Context is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of China In Context released?

Episodes of China In Context are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of China In Context?

The first episode of China In Context was released on Feb 9, 2021.

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