In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Tong Zhao joins us to discuss China’s views on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the potential lessons China may learn. Dr. Zhao begins by describing the evolution of Chinese reactions to the invasion, from optimism of its impacts on China to uncertainty. He says that, in China, there is a common perception th ... Show More
Oct 8
China's Stealth Support of Iran: A Conversation with Mona Yacoubian
In this episode, Mona Yacoubian joins Bonny Lin to discuss the current state of the war in Iran, the economic ramifications of the war, and Beijing's evolving relationship with Tehran. The conversation explores China's "stealth support" for Iran and the extent of Beijing's influe ... Show More
41m 27s
Sep 23
The State of U.S.-China Relations Ahead of the Trump-Xi Summit: A Conversation with Demetri Sevastopulo and Xiangwei Wang
In this episode, Demetri Sevastopulo and Xiangwei Wang join the ChinaPower Podcast to discuss the current state of U.S.-China relations and what to watch for at the Trump-Xi summit in Washington, D.C. Demetri provides the inside scoop as one of very few people to interview US Tre ... Show More
48m 21s
Mar 2022
How China Views Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, one major diplomatic variable has been the stance of China. So far, China has played its cards sort of close to its chest, neither firmly denouncing Russia's aggression, nor providing Russia with meaningful support. My guest Kai ... Show More
36m 58s
Jan 2022
What The Current Crisis Looks Like On The Ground In Ukraine, Russia And Germany
A panel of experts joins Fareed to discuss the Russian, Ukrainian, and German perspectives on the crisis on the Russian-Ukrainian border and what's at stake for each player in the region. Then, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel on why China's "Zero-Covid" policy might be a recipe for disaster. ... Show More
39m 53s
Mar 2022
Red Hot Take: Russia, Ukraine, and NATO
<p>In this episode, Breht (while acknowledging this is a fluid situation that can change on a dime) gives his thoughts on the recent invasion of Ukraine, the role that US-led NATO has played in bringing us to this point, what China is (probably) thinking, what Putin's goals might ... Show More
32m 35s