Best Forum For Regional Thinking Podcasts (2024)

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A Possible Roadmap for Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula 4:49

2y ago4:49

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As the missile activities become more frequent on the Korean Peninsula, it is more critical than ever to work towards a denuclearization that can serve the common interests of all relevant parties for maintaining the peace and stability of the Peninsula. As North Korea is being monitored for its first nuclear weapon test in nearly five years, how c…

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The Shared Interest between China and the U.S. Still Outweighs the Differences 6:02

2y ago6:02

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In recent years, China-U.S. relations has been increasingly defined by conflicts and differences. By comparing the objectives of China and U.S. in the Asia-Pacific region, however, we can see that the two countries still share common ground on many fronts. Jia Qingguo, Professor at School of International Studies of Peking University, made a point-…

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U.S. Tries to Bring Cold-War Tensions Back to the Asia-Pacific Region 8:59

2y ago8:59

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The US is stirring up muddy waters in the Asia-Pacific region to gain an edge over China. As some countries begin to pick sides with the U.S., the security foundation of the Asia-Pacific is gradually deteriorating, in an unobtrusive way. While the U.S. tries to reshape the regional security structure of the Asia-Pacific, will a “Russia-Ukraine conf…

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Changing Landscape of Global Energy Market 8:12

2y ago8:12

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The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted the global energy supply chain, and spelt higher energy prices worldwide. While the European Union has slapped several rounds of sanctions on Russia, the bloc is yet to reach agreement on how to impose sanctions on Russia’s energy sector. Would EU successfully cut itself off from Russia’…

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The World Could be Divided by Cold-War Mentality 7:33

2y ago7:33

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The Russia-Ukraine conflict is producing tremendous impact on the world, including the Asia Pacific. When we get to the root of the matter, however, the ongoing conflict is a product of cold war mentality, where exclusive alliances like NATO have pushed Russia to the corner. What about in the Asia Pacific, when the U.S. has developed “small circles…

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Possible Impact on the Regional Security Order of Asia-Pacific 5:39

2y ago5:39

5:39

Talking about the global implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we can see that it is accelerating deglobalization, undermining global supply chain, and exacerbating geopolitical conflicts far beyond Europe. How would the conflict influence the security situation in Asia-Pacific? Would it further undermine the relations between U.S. and China…

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict: China Chooses to Stand on the Right Side of History 8:06

2y ago8:06

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As peace talks loom between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. is ratcheting up pressure on China to quit its neutral stance, warning more serious consequences if China “continues to provide material support to Russia”. Is China’s non-sanction policy very different from most countries in the world ? Why China focuses more on helpful measures like humanit…

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China is Working on Collective Security in the Indian Ocean 8:31

2y ago8:31

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China has been working on collective security in the Indian Ocean, to safeguard international sea lanes and provide a secured environment for the international community who are working in the rim land of the ocean. What are the real security threats of the Indian Ocean? What is the intention behind the rhetoric “free and open Indo-Pacific” ? Mr. Z…

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EU Should Play a Constructive Role in the Asia-Pacific Region 7:23

2y ago7:23

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EU has been pivoting back to Asia-Pacific with its so-called “Indo-Pacific Strategy”. To some extent, it is new wine in old bottles, when it comes to EU’s economic cooperation with regional countries. Taking a closer look, however, EU has also put in more ambition in its new strategy to increase military presence in the region. Would EU’s growing p…

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Tech Innovation Crucial for China to Achieve Carbon Neutrality 6:33

2y ago6:33

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The 58th Munich Security Conference (MSC) was held in Munich from February 18 to 20. Mr.Fu Chengyu, a China Forum expert, was invited to share his perspectives in the panel discussion themed "Sustaining Global Collaboration Towards Climate Neutrality", where he introduced how China steps up efforts to reduce carbon emission, with special focus on g…

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China Strengthens Navy to Breakthrough U.S. Siege 6:00

2+ y ago6:00

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How can China prepare itself for the intensifying challenges on its doorstep in the Indo-Pacific region? In what ways can the nation maintain its role as a responsible maritime power? Mr. Zhou Bo, CISS senior fellow and former director of the Center for Security Cooperation in the Office for International Military Cooperation at the Ministry of Nat…

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China’s Approach to Afghanistan in the Post-U.S. Era: Zhou Bo 7:30

2+ y ago7:30

7:30

Mr. Zhoubo shared his perspectives at a virtual discussion on ‘Regional and Global Security in Asia” co-organized by CISS and The International Institute for Strategic Studies on November 10, 2021. Mr. Zhoubo is a China Forum expert and former director of the Center for Security Cooperation in the Office for International Military Cooperation at th…

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ZHOU Bo: US-China Relationship at the Age of the COVID-19 Pandemic 8:50

2+ y ago8:50

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The COVID-19 pandemic has added fuel to fire to the already intensive U.S.-China relationship, as the Biden administration has formed different circles of alliances to corner China. Would the pandemic possibly trigger a new world war? Where would the all-round competition between U.S. and China lead to? Senior Researcher of Center for International…

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CCB’s Green Finance Initiatives: A Case Analysis into China’s Approach to Carbon Neutrality 7:30

2+ y ago7:30

7:30

On our program today, we will follow Mr.Yu Xiang, a China Forum expert and Senior Research Fellow at the International Institute of China Construction Bank, to learn about how CCB strikes a balance between profit making and environmental protection, with a special focus on its support for small and medium-sized enterprises. Mr. Yu shared CCB’s expe…

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In face of Climate Change, no country could respond alone or stand aloof 7:55

2+ y ago7:55

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On October 27-28, 2021, Officials, scholars and entrepreneurs from China and the UK discussed the challenges of tackling climate change and achieving carbon neutrality at the "UK-China Climate Change and Sustainability Summit" seminar, with the aim of setting the stage for Glasgow COP26. Wu Hailong, President of China Public Diplomacy Association (…

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The World Split by Ideologies Could be Dangerous: Zhou Hong 5:45

2+ y ago5:45

5:45

Prof. Zhou Hong, China Forum Expert and Chair of the Division of International Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, shared her perspective in a panel discussion entitled “Shifting Sands: Geopolitics in Crisis Mode” in the ninth annual Athens Democracy Forum in late September. Professor Zhou says that despite different democratic struc…

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U.S.-China Relations at the 100-Day Mark of the Biden Administration: Where We Are and Where We Are Going 35:22

2+ y ago35:22

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Prof. Da Wei, Deputy Director of CISS and professor in the Department of International Relations at Tsinghua University, joins host David Firestein, the President and CEO of the Bush China Foundation, to discuss how Chinese experts assess the current state of the U.S.-China relationship. The discussion, situated at the 100-day mark of the Biden pre…

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Afghan People Should Hold Fate in their Own Hands: Yue Xiaoyong 27:22

2+ y ago27:22

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With the evolving situation in Afghanistan under tight global scrutiny, we are joined by Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, China’s newly-appointed Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs, on our program today. Amb. Yue has recently participated in several rounds of talks concerning the Afghan situation and has directly exchanged ideas with the Taliban. What are th…

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Free and Open Indo-Pacific is a myth: Zhou Bo 5:48

3y ago5:48

5:48

What are the real intentions behind the FOIP concept? Is China’s increasing maritime presence a threat to regional security or an assurance to international navigation safety? Zhou Bo, a China Forum expert and former director of the Center for Security Cooperation in the Office for International Military Cooperation at the Ministry of National Defe…

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How China Views Multilateralism: Fu Ying 14:22

3y ago14:22

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The world has witnessed drastic changes in major-power relations, coupled with protectionism headwinds and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. These have attached more importance to protecting and revitalizing multilateralism in the modern world. In our program today, we will be listening to a speech given in early-July by CISS Chairperso…

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Should Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) stop financing new coal projects? 5:52

3y ago5:52

5:52

A China Forum Expert and associate professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University Law School, Mr. Gu Bin, suggests BRI should set a green example by stopping financing new coal power. He is of the view that banning coal is consistent with China’s pledge of carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060 and the new phase of constructing high-qua…

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Bright Side of China-EU Relations in the Post-Pandemic Era 10:47

3y ago10:47

10:47

China-EU relations have recently been experiencing fluctuations. Dissatisfaction with one another is rising and the China-EU Investment Agreement has been temporarily shelved. What is the outlook for relations between the two? Will they continue to part ways or gradually return to the track of consensus and cooperation formed over the years? Mr. Wu…

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Business in China stands on its own feet: Gong Jiong 8:59

3y ago8:59

8:59

Dr. Gong Jiong, China Forum expert and professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics, refuted the assumption that China’s trade success is solely because of government policies.

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China, US Need to Accurately Judge Each Other’s Strategic Intention: Madam Fu Ying 11:12

3y ago11:12

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The future pathway of China-U.S. relations has been under the global spotlight, as the Biden administration has not yet rolled out its full Chinese strategy. Madam Fu Ying, the Chairperson of CISS, warns that the main obstacle of trust-building lies in how the two countries could accurately judge each other’s strategic intention. In this episode, w…

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China will remain focused on domestic development 9:53

3y ago9:53

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Mr. WANG Gangyi, former vice president of China International Publishing Group, senior research fellow of the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies ，shared his view during the webinar “China today and tomorrow” jointly organized by Ditchley Foundation, China Forum and Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies on May 20-21, 2021.He s…

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Two Paradigm Shifts in China: Eric Li Shimo 9:28

3y ago9:28

9:28

China Forum vice president Eric Li Shimo put it as China’s two paradigm shifts, to explain changes in China's economy, society and its people, young generation in particular. Eric shared his view during the webinar “China Today and Tomorrow” , jointly organized by Ditchley Foundation, China Forum and Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies …

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Scientists are also Human – Managing the Growing US-China Technological Divide 27:00

3y ago27:00

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After a short break to get past the US elections and see in the Administration of President Joe Biden, the US-China Conversation is back. In this episode, HD’s Asia Director, Michael Vatikiotis, a veteran former journalist, discusses the escalating war over technology. Concerns about intellectual property and national security have begun to divide …

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Closing Gaps in Climate Change 16:43

3y ago16:43

16:43

Professor TENG Fei, Deputy Director of the Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy in Tsinghua University shares his opinions on how China could join hands with other countries to close the ambition gap and accelerate implementation processes that can tackle climate change.

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China Willing to Cooperate in the Outer Space 20:00

3+ y ago20:00

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China has made great achievements in the exploration and utilization of outer space in recent years, while it is always open to international cooperation. We can learn from facts that China stands ready to work with fellow countries. In a recent virtual conference held by Ditchley Foundation titled “The new space race and its intersection with powe…

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Madam Fu Ying’s Davos Time: Challenges and Choices 7:13

3+ y ago7:13

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The virtual Davos Agenda Meeting on January 21-25 gathered world leaders and global leading figures, where senior Chinese diplomat Fu Ying shared her opinion on how to address the urgent need for global cooperation. She gave special emphasis to curbing the global pandemic and shaping a healthy China-U.S. relationship.…

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China is not seeking the Western pattern of democracy 8:00

3+ y ago8:00

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Zhou Bo shared his view during the 11th Asian Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club held on December 9, 2020. In the session titled “The Shock of 2020: What We Lost and What We Gained in International Relations”, Zhou Bo gave his insights on international security situation and major-power competition.…

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Dig Out the Potential of China-Israel Cooperation 9:18

3+ y ago9:18

9:18

Ambassador Yue shared his thoughts during the 5th Annual Conference of Sino-Israel Global Network & Academic Leadership (SIGNAL), a video conference held in December 2020 for participants to exchange ideas on the current international situation. SIGNAL is an Israeli policy organization that specializes in China-Israel relations, which has introduce…

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China is not seeking a sphere of influence: Zhou Bo 7:07

3+ y ago7:07

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Harvard professor Graham Allison, in his Foreign Affairs article, argues that the entire world became a de facto American sphere of influence after the Cold War. But now the unipolarity is over. The United States must share the world stage with other great powers. Will the U.S. strengthen or share its influential position under a Biden administrati…

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China’s Foreign Policy, Changed or Not? 9:59

3+ y ago9:59

9:59

Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, a China Forum expert, answers the question of whether or not China has applied any changes to its foreign policy amid this volatile and fast-changing world. With special reference to China-US relations, Ambassador Yue says he’s cautiously optimistic about the bilateral relationship, urging both sides to find common ground i…

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China Is Willing to Cooperate with Other Countries for Global and Regional Peace and Prosperity 7:39

3+ y ago7:39

7:39

Ambassador YUE Xiaoyong is a China Forum Expert, former Ambassador to Jordan, Qatar, and Ireland, as well as Director and Senior Fellow at Center for Global Studies of Renmin University of China

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Stabilizing the South China Sea: minimize misunderstanding and prevent escalations 7:36

3+ y ago7:36

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The South China Sea issue has been a long-term topic for China-U.S. relations. Where did the disputes originate and what are the fundamental reasons behind them? How could China better explain its goals and minimize misunderstanding? What efforts should the two countries take to prevent an escalation of tension? Zhou Bo, senior fellow of CISS and a…

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Mobility and China’s response to COVID-19: expert opinion 7:45

3+ y ago7:45

7:45

This podcast presentation is revised from Professor Tang’s original speech made during the Ditchley Foundation Conference ‘Living with COVID-19, What are the Implications for the World if a Vaccine Remains Elusive,’ a webinar hosted on October 16, 2020.

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Positive! Chinese scholar looks ahead at China-EU bilateral relations 10:01

3+ y ago10:01

10:01

Gao Jian, a China Forum Expert and director of the Center for British Studies at Shanghai International Studies University, shares his opinions on the significance of China-EU bilateral relations from an economic, political and cultural perspective, as well as the future of the traditional alliance between Europe and the United States.…

5+ y ago39:25

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פרק הפתיחה של "אזורית לוחצת", הפודקאסט של הפורום לחשיבה אזורית. בפרק זה פגשנו את ד"ר אסף דוד, מייסד-שותף ומנהל אקדמי של הפורום, לשיחה על הרעיון המכונן שבשמו הוקם הפורום, על יעדיו של הפורום ועל הקווים המנחים את עבודתו. שוחחנו על המזרחנות הישראלית ועל כשליה בניתוח המרחב המזרח-תיכוני בשנים האחרונות, על החיבור בין פרשנות לבין הכוח ועל השליחות והקשיים ש…

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