Best Cross Strait Podcasts (2024)

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The Future of Cross-Strait Ties Under a Lai Presidency in Taiwan 20:04

5d ago20:04

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How will China approach a Lai-led Taiwan? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss Lai Ching-te's inauguration as the new president of Taiwan and the outcome of the Indian 2024 general elections.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe t…

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Taiwan and cross-Strait relations in a year of elections, with Bonnie Glaser and Abigaël Vasselier 35:05

21d ago35:05

35:05

As the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is increasingly unstable, what can we expect from Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te when it comes to navigating relations with China? How will the results of the EU elections affect Europe’s policies vis-à-vis Taiwan? And how might a change of government in the United States impact the situation? These are s…

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The Third Plenum and debates about China’s economic future, with Kristin Shi-Kupfer and Katja Drinhausen 30:52

5h ago30:52

30:52

The long awaited third plenary session of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party will kick off on July 15. In the four-day meeting its 376 members will vote on programmatic decisions prepared by the Politbureau that will aim to solve the pressing economic and social issues the country currently faces. Johannes Heller-John talks with K…

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Tim Sullivan: Director, Author and Screenwriter: ‘Letters to Juliet’, ‘My Little Pony’ and the DS Cross Thriller Series 49:42

1d ago49:42

49:42

Tim Sullivan is a screenwriter, film and TV director and author. He wrote and directed 'Jack and Sarah' with Richard E. Grant, Judi Dench and Ian McKellan. He directed 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes', 'Thatcher The Final Days', the last 90 minute episode of 'Cold Feet' and 'Coronation Street'. His scripts include 'Letters to Juliet' with Amanda S…

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Ep 5: Bridging Divides (w/ Li Jingjing) 1:02:31

2d ago1:02:31

1:02:31

During my recent trip to Beijing, I had the opportunity to sit down with Li Jingjing, a renowned journalist and vlogger known for her insightful reporting on current events and her engaging portrayal of everyday life in China for an international audience. In this episode, we touch upon a wide a range of topics, including mainland Chinese perspecti…

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A New Russia-North Korea Strategic Partnership: Geopolitical Implications for Asia 18:27

12d ago18:27

18:27

What does Vladimir Putin's embrace of Kim Jong Un portend for Northeast Asian geopolitics? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) discusses the recent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat‘s editor-in-chief.Click the play button above to lis…

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Ep 4: Strait to the Top: Iron Mic and the Rise of Chinese Hip-Hop (w/ Detroit Showtyme) 1:55:57

16d ago1:55:57

1:55:57

Conversations about Chinese hip-hop are incomplete without recognizing the contributions from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The discussion also needs to address the connections to American hip-hop, the origin of the genre. Our guest, Detroit Showtyme, a hip-hop enthusiast from Detroit who moved to Shanghai in 1999, played a significant rol…

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China steps up investments in Hungary, with Alexander Brown and Gregor Sebastian 30:03

1M ago30:03

30:03

Chinese investment in Europe has hit a new low according to a new study by MERICS and Rhodium Group on China’s Foreign Direct Overseas Investment in the 27 EU member states and the UK. It is the lowest level of investment since 2010. In Hungary, however, investments drastically increased and made up just under half of all FDI in Europe in 2023. Whe…

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Ep 3: Life in Substitute Service (w/ Leo) 1:05:38

1M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

In this episode of Strait Talk, I invited Leo, a fellow conscript from our time in Substitute Service at the Training Center of the National Fire Agency, to discuss our experiences there. What is the Fire A I also give a brief introduction to the history of conscription in Taiwan and summarize how the laws governing it have evolved over the years. …

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The secrets to living longer and healthier lives - with Dr Michael Mosley: Medical Journalist & International Bestselling Author 49:42

30d ago49:42

49:42

This interview was recorded on March 15th 2024. Dr Michael Mosley is a household name and one of the best loved and most respected doctors in the UK. He’s a medical journalist, a producer and presenter of award-winning television programmes. He has written international bestselling books on diet, sleep and a myriad of health topics. He has a brilli…

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China and the European Parliament election, with Ivana Karásková and Grzegorz Stec 34:21

1M ago34:21

34:21

Ahead of the European Parliament election on June 6-9, 2024, this episode looks at the role of the European Parliament in EU-China relations and the possible impact of the election results on the European “de-risking” agenda among other topics. Johannes Heller-John talks to Ivana Karásková and Grzegorz Stec. Ivana is a European China Policy Fellow …

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Fighting in the Legislature, Protests in the Streets with Michael Fahey 1:09:39

1M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Fistfights between lawmakers in the legislature. Protests in the streets. Chinese military exercises in the seas around Taiwan. Not to mention a new president. If you’ve been watching news about Taiwan in the last week, that’s probably what you’ve been seeing and hearing. But with so much going on, it can be quite confusing to follow the plot of wh…

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Ep 2: Crossing the Taiwan Strait (w/ Zoe Discovers) 1:35:39

1M ago1:35:39

1:35:39

In this episode, we're joined by Zoe Discovers, a prominent voice on north Korea with firsthand experience living on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. We delve into her perspectives as a foreigner in China on the similarities and differences between Taiwan and mainland. Additionally, we touch on the parallels and distinctions between the offshore is…

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Putin Goes to Beijing: Where the Russia-China Relationship Stands in 2024 23:08

2M ago23:08

23:08

Are Beijing and Moscow moving beyond their "no limits" partnership? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the recent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing with Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat's editor-in-chief.Click the play button ab…

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Taking Stock of Russia-Central Asia Relations in 2024 13:34

2M ago13:34

13:34

What do Russia and the Central Asian republics stand to gain from each other? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss Russia-Central Asia relations after the Crocus City Hall terror attack in March 2024.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also su…

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Martin Sixsmith: From The Cold War to Putin, the highs and lows of Government and uncovering the scandal of the lost children of Ireland. 57:30

2M ago57:30

57:30

Martin Sixsmith is many things; he’s an academic, an investigative journalist, a documentarian and he spent years as a foreign correspondent for the BBC working in Russia, Washington and Poland. He’s an author of both fiction and non-fiction, a radio and television presenter and he was an adviser to the Labour Government. Of the 8 books he has writ…

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Finding a European answer to the China-Russia partnership, with Alice Ekman and Helena Legarda 35:56

2M ago35:56

35:56

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Beijing in May to meet with China’s leader Xi Jinping. This will be Putin's first foreign trip after his reinauguration on May 7. The meeting will be another chance for the two leaders to emphasize how important and close the “no limits” partnership of Russia and China is. In this episode of our pod…

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Ep 1: America First vs. America First (w/ Jackson Hinkle) 2:05:03

2M ago2:05:03

2:05:03

Joining us for this episode is Jackson Hinkle, one of the most sanctioned political commentators, a people's ambassador of the United States, and a very divisive figure among American netizens described by right-wing detractors as a communist traitor, and by baizuo detractors as a fascist national chauvinistic bigot. Together, we delve into the sha…

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Ep 0: Cutting the Ribbon (w/ Carl Zha from Silk and Steel Podcast) 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Taiwan's history does not begin in 1949. In this introductory episode, we're joined by Carl Zha from the Silk and Steel Podcast to begin uncovering Taiwan's rich and complex history, as well as unravel common misconceptions about the island, explore its intricate cross-strait relations with the Chinese mainland, and understand why this island has e…

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India’s 2024 General Elections and Geopolitics 19:06

2M ago19:06

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What will India's 2024 vote mean for Asia and the world? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the geopolitical implications of India's 2024 general elections.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics…

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The US-Japan Alliance After the Biden-Kishida 2024 Summit 14:14

2M ago14:14

14:14

What did Kishida and Biden accomplish? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the outcomes of the 2024 U.S.-Japan leaders summit.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if you…

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From New College, Oxford to Westminster; from Call my Bluff to writing Prince Phillip’s biography: A conversation with Gyles Brandreth 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

In no particular order, Gyles Brandreth was an MP in John Major’s government, is a writer of novels, biographies, autobiographies and stageplays, is a broadcaster, a podcaster, a television presenter and an accomplished speaker. He has set up a teddy bear museum, he started the UK Scrabble competition, he campaigns for public spaces. Veteran of Cal…

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Ben Goldsmith: Environmentalist, Financier, Author & Podcaster who talks about rewilding the world and coming to terms with the loss of his daughter. 57:50

3M ago57:50

57:50

My guest today Ben Goldsmith has been dealt cards of both privilege and tragedy. In our conversation, Ben covers his upbringing, his time at Eton, his love of nature, the tragic loss of his daughter Iris and the organisation he has set up in her memory; ‘The Iris Project’. Ben is also a pioneer in the rewilding movement and has his own podcast ‘Rew…

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What to Look For Out of the US-Japan-Philippines Summit 13:53

3M ago13:53

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The leaders of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines will meet in Washington amid shared and growing concerns about China. The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) preview the April 2024 U.S.-Japan-Philippines summit.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, yo…

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Science and technology at the NPC, with Barry Naughton and Jeroen Groenewegen-Lau 34:35

4M ago34:35

34:35

In this year’s government work report at the National People's Congress, the issue of science and technology was mentioned more often than any other. Why does the Chinese government put so much focus on science and technology? What does this mean for other pressing issues that the Communist Party is facing? And what does it mean for Europe and the …

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How the US Sees Threats in Asia in 2024 15:02

4M ago15:02

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What does the U.S. intelligence community's 2024 Annual Threat Assessment suggest about Asia? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the U.S. intelligence community's 2024 Annual Threat Assessment.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscri…

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Guy Fletcher: From Roxy Music to Dire Straits to The Princess Bride to Teenage Cancer Trust 51:36

4M ago51:36

51:36

Guy Fletcher is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, engineer and producer. He has performed, recorded, toured and worked with artists including Dire Straits, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Roxy Music, Tina Turner and Mick Jagger. His longest standing collaboration is with Mark Knopfler not only with Dire Straits, but also with Notting Hillbillies, …

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National People’s Congress 2024: The state implements the party’s decisions, with Nis Grünberg and Jacob Gunter 21:07

4M ago21:07

21:07

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, has held its yearly session in Beijing from the 5th to the 11th of March. This episode looks at what we have learned from this year's NPC and its repercussions for China and Europe. Johannes Heller-John is joined by MERICS Lead Analysts Nis Grünberg and Jacob Gunter. They argue that sci…

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Motorcycles and Taiwan with Bing-yu Chiu 55:00

4M ago55:00

55:00

Today I have another topic that mostly concerns life in Asia, and especially in Taiwan: the ownership and use of motorcycles. By some metrics Taiwan has the highest level of motorcycle ownership in the world. It’s definitely something you notice when living here in Taiwan, as motorcycles not only cover the roads, but also the sidewalks. But, is it …

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Resuming the EU-China people to people dialogue, with Jean-Louis Rocca, Katja Drinhausen and Abigaël Vasselier 33:00

4M ago33:00

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The high-level EU-China people-to-people dialogue is planned to be resumed this spring. The last installment happened in 2020, and this podcast episode looks at the relevance and aims of the format and what might be considered as a successful outcome. Claudia Wessling, MERICS Director of Communications and Publications, is joined by Jean-Louis Rocc…

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The Future of the DPP with Lin Fei-fan 1:03:32

4M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Hello and welcome to the NEW Strait Up Podcast, a show about international affairs with a focus on East Asia and of course Taiwan. And, if you’re listening to this that means you’ve found the show’s new home on the new podcast feed, so thanks so much for following me here. I For my very first guest on Strait Up 2.0, I have none other than Lin Fei-f…

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Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Recognition, Security, and Geopolitics 17:42

4M ago17:42

17:42

What is the state of play in Afghanistan today? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss Afghanistan's geopolitical position in 2024.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe to The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast on iTunes here; if y…

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The challenge of obtaining information from China, with Vincent Brussee 19:53

4M ago19:53

19:53

Obtaining crucial information from and on China is becoming increasingly difficult for governments, businesses and researchers alike. “Geopolitics is a big factor,” says MERICS Associate Fellow Vincent Brussee “but there are many other dynamics that are intrinsically tied to how the Chinese political system works.” He is the co-author of a recent M…

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