Best Sino Us Relations Podcasts (2024)

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Calls to relax university language requirements / Seasonal flu vaccination drive 54:59

15h ago54:59

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On Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about university admission requirements. Local students who wish to gain a university spot need to attain at least Level 3 in both English and Chinese in order to be admitted, a requirement some school principals ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Kentaro Fujimoto on Japan's global future 21:07

3h ago21:07

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Like it or not, Japan has become one of the most critical actors in contemporary international politics. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: A naval exercise conducted by Japan. Credit: World History Archive / Alamy Stock PhotoBy EI Weekly Listen

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EI Weekly Listen — Kentaro Fujimoto on Japan's global future 21:07

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Like it or not, Japan has become one of the most critical actors in contemporary international politics. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: A naval exercise conducted by Japan. Credit: World History Archive / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts

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Mass electronic device attacks in Lebanon / Social start-up initiative 55:00

7h ago55:00

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On Friday's Backchat, Global Focus talks about the mass electronic device attacks targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah.Two simultaneous detonations of electronic devices used by members of the Iran-backed militia left at least 32 people dead -- including 2...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Xi Jinping’s Plan for Taiwan 50:37

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Kharis Templeman, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the manager of the Project on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region. He is also a Lecturer at the Center for East Asian Studies at Stanford University. They discuss Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te administrat…

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EI Talks... the making of Xi Jinping with Michael Sheridan 43:04

1d ago43:04

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Michael Sheridan, author of The Red Emperor: Xi Jinping and His New China, joins EI's Angus Reilly to discuss the personal and ideological roots of one of the world's most powerful, and inscrutable, leaders. Engelsberg Ideas is funded by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation for Public Benefit. EI Talks... is produced by Alastair Benn. Th…

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China's retirement age increase / Rise in Group B Streptococcus virus cases 54:59

8h ago54:59

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In our main topic today, we're talking about China’s decision to raise its retirement age for the first time in more than 70 years. Starting next year, the retirement age will be gradually raised to 63 for men, 55 for women in blue-collar jobs and 58 ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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China is offshoring jobs to the USA 50:53

4m ago50:53

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China is building joint-venture factories in the USA. According to The Institute for Energy Studies, China will own enough solar manufacturing plants in the United States to serve about half of the nation. We discuss what China and US can get through cooperations. Find out more with Jason and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Pet ownership / Mooncake recycling initiative 55:00

3h ago55:00

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On Wednesday's post mid-autumn public holiday Backchat, we're talking about all things related to pet ownership in Hong Kong. A survey conducted in March found that owners were spending on average close to HK$700,000 on their pets during the lifespa...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Is China transforming the developing world? 58:07

2h ago58:07

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We ask special guest, Hussein Askary of BRIX Sweden, a non-profit association on the Belt and Road Initiative, especially its economic and strategic significance for Europe and Sweden. How is Africa developing? Is China engaging in debt traps? Or is the cooperation between China and Africa creating economic prosperity? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. S…

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Sino-Japanese relations and the September 18 incident / Mid-Autumn Festival 55:00

11h ago55:00

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On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about Sino-Japanese relations, ahead of the 93rd anniversary on Wednesday of the incident which led to China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.The bombing by Japanese forces of a section of railway ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Labour protections surrounding construction workers / SpaceX first ever spacewalk 55:00

12h ago55:00

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9:05am-9:45am: Labour protections surrounding construction workers9:05am-9:45: Colin Cohen, Co-Founder and Senior Partner at law firm Boase Cohen & Collins9:30am-9:45am: Lam Chung Sing, Lawmaker, The Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions9:45am-...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Daisy Dunn on the pursuit of greatness 18:02

6h ago18:02

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Foundation myths based on the lives of heroic figures are often used by leaders to affirm their own authority — but they can also inspire wider society. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: Statue showing the mythological origins of Roman society. Credit: LatitudeStock / Alamy Stock PhotoBy EI Weekly Listen

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EI Weekly Listen — Daisy Dunn on the pursuit of greatness 18:02

3h ago18:02

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Foundation myths based on the lives of heroic figures are often used by leaders to affirm their own authority — but they can also inspire wider society. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: Statue showing the mythological origins of Roman society. Credit: LatitudeStock / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts

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GLOBAL FOCUS - Democrat vs Republican debate on Radio 3 55:00

10h ago55:00

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On Friday's Global Focus, we talked about US politics, ahead of the Presidential elections in November.Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump took to the stage for their first ever TV debate on Tuesday, two months af...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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EI Portraits — Rob Johnson on Basil Liddell Hart, alchemist of war 15:07

7d ago15:07

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Having witnessed first-hand the mechanised onslaught of the Great War, Captain Basil Liddell Hart sought a philosophy of warfare based on the prudent use of technology, psychology and deception – and the avoidance of the 'total war' catastrophes of preceding decades. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: A picture of Basil Henry Liddell Hart studying a t…

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Dangers of microplastics / School bullying survey 55:00

1d ago55:00

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On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about the impact microplastics on our lives. A study by Greenpeace found that traces of microplastics were showing up in animal excrement, prompting environmentalists to sound the alarm bell on the contamination...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Family offices and philanthropy / US probe on airline mileage programs: time to regulate? 55:00

7d ago55:00

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On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about plans to attract more family offices and turn Hong Kong into an international centre for philanthropy. Speaking at the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2024, Chief Executive John Lee said that his adm...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Mega events / Demolition of Cha Kwo Ling squatter village 54:59

3d ago54:59

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On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about the ongoing mega events programme. Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the aim is for Hong Kong to forge greater connection between major sports events, festivals and conferences, and encourage so-called "w...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Weird American habits: the view from China 50:15

4d ago50:15

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Are Americans weird? How does the rest of the world see the US? We discuss aspects of American and Chinese culture through a foreigner’s lens, and ask “Is this weird to people abroad and why?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rising property demand / Hong Kong's typhoon resilience 55:00

9d ago55:00

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In the first half of Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about the latest developments in property. Rents in the city are expected to reach record high numbers according to analysts, with new arrivals and prospective buyers fuelling demand for flats. I...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Kori Schake on US grand strategy 14:15

8d ago14:15

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The US must adopt a grand strategy of democratic expansion. Only then can global security be established. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: American Second World War-era poster. Credit: Mouseion Archives / Alamy Stock PhotoBy EI Weekly Listen

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EI Weekly Listen — Kori Schake on US grand strategy 14:15

7d ago14:15

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The US must adopt a grand strategy of democratic expansion. Only then can global security be established. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: American Second World War-era poster. Credit: Mouseion Archives / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts

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GLOBAL FOCUS - China-Africa summit / Pope's Asia visit 55:00

7d ago55:00

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On Friday's Backchat, Global Focus will discuss Sino-African relations. Leaders from over 50 African countries and the United Nations are gathering in Beijing to attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, discussing matters ra...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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China's Bird Cage Economy 38:32

8d ago38:32

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by David Hoffman, Senior Advisor with the China Center for Economics & Business at The Conference Board The Conference Board, and non-resident Senior Associate with the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS. They discuss China’s economy, political economy, and…

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EI Talks... the search for a promised land with Rachel Cockerell 38:40

16d ago38:40

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EI's Alastair Benn speaks to Rachel Cockerell, author of Melting Point: Family, Memory and the Search for a Promised Land, a history of the quest for a Jewish homeland at the turn of the 19th century and beyond, weaving memoir, documentary, and literature. Engelsberg Ideas is funded by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation for Public Bene…

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Top Talent Pass Scheme expansion calls / PolyU's mental health scheme 55:00

18d ago55:00

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On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about proposed changes to the Top Talent Pass Scheme, which has already received more than 70,000 successful applicants. Authorities are considering expanding the list of 184 institutions whose graduates can app...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Renaming of the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence / Issues on Airbus A350 Rolls Royce engines 55:00

20d ago55:00

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On Wednesday's Backchat, we're learning more about new exhibitions at one of the city’s museums. The Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence was officially renamed on Tuesday, to include the War of Resistance in its title, and coinciding with the Victor...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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China, Africa, and the developing world 48:05

18d ago48:05

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Dr. Jeffrey Sachs joins us to discuss China's model of poverty alleviation. How can it inform Africa's journey to modernity? And how can the US work with China to build a better shared future for everyone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kai Tak Sports Park / 33,000 new electric vehicle charging stations 54:59

10d ago54:59

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On Tuesday's Backchat, we're looking ahead to the completion of the Kai Tak Sports Park, due early next year. Chief Executive John Lee on Sunday said that preparations were underway for the grand opening of the $30 billion facility in the first qua...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Are back to school supplies breaking the bank? 55:05

21d ago55:05

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For many Americans these days, buying back to school supplies might mean skipping meals. We discuss inflation and how to budget for the fall rush. Find out more with BeiBei and Jason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Upcoming leadership elections in Macau / Vulnerable newborn hospital care team 55:00

21d ago55:00

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On Monday's Backchat, we're talking about the latest political developments in Macau, ahead of the Chief Executive election in October. Former senior Macau head judge Sam Hou-fai formally declared his plan to run for the city’s top post, days after ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Sergey Radchenko on the past, present and future of Sino-Russian relations 22:47

14d ago22:47

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The tumultuous relationship between Red China and the Soviet Union hints at an uncertain future for the Sino-Russian partnership. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: Sino-Soviet propaganda poster. Credit: Album / Alamy Stock PhotoBy EI Weekly Listen

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EI Weekly Listen — Sergey Radchenko on the past, present and future of Sino-Russian relations 22:47

20d ago22:47

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The tumultuous relationship between Red China and the Soviet Union hints at an uncertain future for the Sino-Russian partnership. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: Sino-Soviet propaganda poster. Credit: Album / Alamy Stock PhotoBy Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts

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