Best Summit Ministries International Podcasts (2024)

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The Role of the Foreign Ministry in Shaping Chinese Policy 36:09

22m ago36:09

36:09

Most observers of China’s relations with the world maintain that China’s foreign policy started becoming more assertive beginning in the 2010s. The label “wolf warrior diplomacy” was coined by Western media to describe the aggressive language used by Chinese diplomats. The term “wolf warrior” comes from the title of the Chinese action film Wolf War…

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Drivers of China’s Policy Toward Second Thomas Shoal 34:12

16d ago34:12

34:12

The waters, as well as the rocks, reefs and submerged shoals of the South China Sea are a major source of friction in East Asia. In recent months, tensions have flared between two of the claimants – China and the Philippines – over Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged feature in the Spratly Islands, which the Chinese call Ren Ai Jiao. In 1999, the Phil…

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Takeaways from the 24th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 28:09

1M ago28:09

28:09

Founded in 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security forum led by Russia and China. And on July 4, 2024, the 24th summit of the SCO was convened in Astana, Kazakhstan. The summit resulted in the Astana Declaration that reaffirmed cooperation among the member states. This year’s summit was part…

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Quantum Computing in US-China Competition 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to perform fast and complex calculations. It is often defined as a disruptive technology and is among the advanced technologies at the forefront of US-China competition. Although the US has been in the lead in the development and applications of quantum technology, China is making rapid strides. Earlier this…

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Reviving the China-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Summit and Putin’s Visit to Pyongyang 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

On May 27th, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea concluded their Ninth Trilateral Summit in Seoul. Leaders of the three countries resumed their highest-level annual meetings for the first time in over four years. At the conclusion of the meeting, they issued a joint declaration that includes six priority areas of cooperation, ranging from susta…

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China-Russia Trade Relations and the Limits of Western Sanctions 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

On May 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a two-day visit to China for his 43rd meeting with Xi Jinping. Based on public readouts, Putin emphasized the economic benefits that the Sino-Russian partnership could bring to both countries. Economic integration between Russia and China has accelerated dramatically, with total trade between th…

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Xi Jinping and China's Techno-Industrial Drive 32:17

3M ago32:17

32:17

China’s rate of economic growth has slowed markedly in recent years. According to Chinese government statistics, the economy grew by 5.2% in 2023. There are numerous challenges: weak consumer confidence, mounting local government debt, and a real estate market that used to fuel the economy, but is now in a prolonged downturn. Many economists, inclu…

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China's Expanding Ties with Latin America and the Caribbean 30:40

4M ago30:40

30:40

In the past few weeks, China’s relations with Latin America and the Caribbean have been making headlines. Newsweek published an exclusive story about plans to create a Chinese-run special economic zone on the island of Antigua that will have a port, a dedicated airline, its own customs and immigration procedures, and be able to issue passports. An …

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Illiberal Effects of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment 29:09

4M ago29:09

29:09

The Biden administration maintains that China is the only country with both the intent to reshape the international order and the power to do so. One part of China’s economic statecraft toolkit involves state-directed investments through high profile projects in the Belt and Road Initiative which are funded by loans through Chinese development bank…

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Article 23: Implications for Hong Kong 25:29

4M ago25:29

25:29

When Hong Kong was handed over to China by the United Kingdom 1997, the city was given a mini-Constitution called the “Basic Law.” Article 23 of the Basic Law states that Hong Kong shall enact laws of its own to prohibit various national security offenses. The law did not pass, however, and was scrapped after mass protests in 2003. And in 2020, the…

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Transatlantic Perspectives on China: Consensus and Divergence 34:17

5M ago34:17

34:17

In the past decade, policy toward China has hardened on both sides of the Atlantic. Governments and publics across Europe and in the United States view Xi Jinping as implementing more repressive policies domestically and more aggressive policies abroad. The US and most capitals in Europe see Beijing as seeking to revise the international order in w…

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China's Diplomacy in the Israel-Hamas War and Red Sea Crisis 32:41

5M ago32:41

32:41

On a previous episode of the China Global Podcast, we discussed Beijing’s position on the conflict in Gaza during the early days following Hamas’ attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. Today, we discuss one of the conflict’s spillover effects– the attacks on cargo and trade ships transiting the Red Sea by the Houthis, an Iranian-backed Shia group go…

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Mapping China's Influence in Myanmar's Crisis 33:59

5M ago33:59

33:59

On February 1st 2021, the Tatmadaw, or Myanmar military began a coup d’etat against the democratically-elected government, which was led by the National League for Democracy (or NLD) just before elected officials from the November 2020 elections could be sworn in. Since then, Myanmar has been largely controlled by a military junta, who continue to …

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Flashpoints in the US-China Relationship 22:08

6M ago22:08

22:08

Many books about US-China strategic competition have been published in recent years. This episode will focus on Facing China: The Prospect for War and Peace, which examines various flashpoints in the Indo-Pacific that could result in military conflict. There are several reasons why this book stands out: First, it includes an examination of debates …

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China’s Central Foreign Affairs Work Conference: Implications for PRC Foreign Policy 30:42

6M ago30:42

30:42

On December 27 and 28, 2023, the Communist Party of China held the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs. This was the sixth such meeting – the first one was held way back in 1971. This Foreign Affairs Work Conference was the third held under Xi Jinping’s leadership, with earlier meetings held in 2014 and 2018. Xi delivered a major…

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Beijing’s Response to Taiwan’s Election 30:18

7M ago30:18

30:18

On January 13, 2024, voters in Taiwan elected the DPP’s Lai Ching-te the next president of Taiwan. Lai won 40% of the votes–a plurality, but not a majority. In his acceptance speech, Lai pledged to safeguard Taiwan from continuing threats and intimidation from China. He also said that he has an important responsibility to maintain peace and stabili…

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How Domestic Politics are Shaping US-China Relations 31:49

7M ago31:49

31:49

This episode covers the role of US and Chinese domestic politics in the US-China relationship. There are many drivers of US-China strategic competition, and domestic politics is among them, and has become increasingly important, though it has not been well researched and analyzed in recent years. One reason for the lack of analysis on Chinese polit…

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Balancing Assurances and Threats in the Case of Taiwan: A conversation with Bonnie Glaser, Jessica Chen Weiss, and Thomas Christensen 41:21

9M ago41:21

41:21

This podcast episode is a joint and cross-over episode between the CSIS ChinaPower Podcast and the German Marshall Fund’s China Global Podcast. We are joined by Bonnie Glaser, Jessica Chen Weiss, and Thomas Christensen to discuss their recently released article titled “Taiwan and the True Sources of Deterrence.” The authors underline the article’s …

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Breakout | The Developer Story | Alex "Magnus" Lehmann 59:49

9M ago59:49

59:49

The NCMS Panel from Alex "Magnus" Lehmann.By Nerd Culture Ministry Collective

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Breakout | Everything Speaks | Zach Miller 1:00:07

9M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

The NCMS Breakout from Zach Miller.By Nerd Culture Ministry Collective

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Breakout | Digital Churches | Mark Lutz 1:00:08

9M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

The NCMS Breakout from Mark Lutz.By Nerd Culture Ministry Collective

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Breakout | International Ministry | Kiran Skariah 56:12

9M ago56:12

56:12

The NCMS Breakout from Pastor Skar.By Nerd Culture Ministry Collective

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Keynote Q&A | Steve Valdez (w/ Mark Lutz) 18:31

9M ago18:31

18:31

After his keynote on starting nerd ministry in your church, Mark Lutz sits down with Steve Valdez.By Nerd Culture Ministry Collective

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Keynote | Nerd Ministry in Your Church: Tangible Steps You Can Take | Steve Valdez 30:46

9M ago30:46

30:46

There are a lot of ways to get involved. You may decide you want to start a digital ministry, a local ministry, or a NextGen ministry. You may decide that you want to lead a group of folks from your church on a Nerd Culture Missions Trip. Or, you may decide that the best thing you can do is support one of these existing ministries financially. What…

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Keynote Q&A | Jaclyn S. Parrish (w/ Mark Lutz) 31:46

9M ago31:46

31:46

After her keynote on seeing the nerds in your midst, Mark Lutz sits down with Jaclyn S. Parrish.By Nerd Culture Ministry Collective

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Keynote | Nerds in your Midst: Your Nerdy Neighbors | Jaclyn S. Parrish 33:45

9M ago33:45

33:45

Who are we talking about when we talk about nerds? The reality is, you probably interact with a lot more nerds than you realize. In some ways, you may even be a nerd without realizing it!By Nerd Culture Ministry Collective

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Keynote Q&A | Bubba Stallcup (w/ Mark Lutz) 26:23

9M ago26:23

26:23

After his keynote on developing digital disciples, Mark Lutz sits down with Bubba Stallcup to discuss developing disciples in a digital space.By Nerd Culture Ministry Collective

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Keynote | Next Gen: 3D [Developing Digital Disciples] | Bubba Stallcup 39:23

9M ago39:23

39:23

There are times when it’s difficult or impossible to gather in person, and you may be scrambling to find ways to disciple your students. However, there’s a massive mission field just waiting for youth workers to plug into. You can connect with youth in a way that is both relational and deeply relevant to their lives—all without leaving your home or…

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Keynote Q&A | Mike Erre (w/ Mark Lutz) 32:39

9M ago32:39

32:39

After his keynote "Genuine Love. Sincere Interest." Mark Lutz sits down with Mike Erre to dig deeper into what genuine love looks like in nerd culture.By Nerd Culture Ministry Collective

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Keynote | Genuine Love. Sincere Interest. | Mike Erre 27:19

9M ago27:19

27:19

In the gaming world, the phrase "Are ya winning son?" has become notorious. Nerds are tired of having someone ask about their passions with insincere interest. And I think all of us can relate to this. We all have something that we get excited to talk about - our eyes light up when someone asks about it. But we've also all experienced moments when …

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Keynote Q&A | Matt Souza (w/ Mark Lutz) 40:12

9M ago40:12

40:12

After his keynote "Into the Quantum Realm" Mark Lutz sits down with Matt Souza to dig deeper into nerd culture ministry.By Nerd Culture Ministry Collective

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Keynote | Into the Quantum Realm | Matt Souza 27:31

9M ago27:31

27:31

You may not know it, but there is a whole world of ministry happening right under your nose. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there are people livestreaming, chatting in WhatsApp, posting on social media, and gathering around table-top games, with the express mission to share the love of Jesus with nerds and nerd culture. Let us give you at least a s…

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EU-China Relations on the Eve of the 24th Bilateral Summit 31:11

9M ago31:11

31:11

Early next month, the European Union and China are set to hold the 24th bilateral summit. The last EU-China summit was held via video conference in April 2022. It took place against the background of China’s countermeasures to EU sanctions on human rights, Chinese economic coercion and trade measures against the single market, and most importantly,…

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China’s Response to the Israel-Hamas War 28:11

10M ago28:11

28:11

On the morning of October 07, 2023, Hamas launched an unprovoked attack from the Gaza Strip, indiscriminately killing more than 1,400 Israeli and foreign nationals. Over 200 civilians, including women and children, were taken to Gaza as hostages. IN response to this attack, as well as subsequent attacks launched from Lebanon and Syria, Israel began…

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China’s Military Diplomacy and its Quest for Bases Abroad 26:50

10M ago26:50

26:50

On August 1, 2017, China official opened its first overseas military base in the East African nation of Djibouti. The base, constructed to provide logistical support to the Chinese navy’s counter-piracy mission off the coast of Somalia, marked a major step toward Xi Jinping’s goal of constructing a world class military by the middle of the century.…

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The Philippines-China Row Heats Up 32:46

10M ago32:46

32:46

On this episode of the China Global podcast, the relationship between the Philippines and China, and some of the flashpoints therein (especially in the maritime realm), will be discussed. Since taking office in June 2022, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has pursued a strategy of “being a friend to all and an enemy to none.” He has tried t…

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Unpacking China’s New Standard Map 32:59

11M ago32:59

32:59

In late August, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources released its new “standard map,” which includes not only Taiwan, but also parts of the maritime zones of the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It also includes land that China disputes with India—and even some Russian territory. To publicize the map and China’s claims, Beiji…

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BRICS in China's Foreign Policy Agenda 31:05

12M ago31:05

31:05

In 2001, Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill coined the term “BRIC” to describe the fast-growing economies that he predicted would collectively dominate the global economy by 2050. The BRIC countries he was referring to were Brazil, Russia, India, and China. After a series of high-level meetings that included officials from the four countries, the …

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Shakeup in PLA Rocket Force 33:16

12M ago33:16

33:16

Earlier this summer, there was an unexpected shakeup in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force. Commander Li Yuchao was removed along with his deputy Liu Guangbin and a former deputy Zhang Zhenzhong. All three men are reportedly under investigation for disciplinary violations by the Central Military Commission’s anti-corruption unit. Xi Ji…

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Centrality of Artificial Intelligence in US-China Competition 29:52

1y ago29:52

29:52

Technology is the focus of the intensifying competition between the United States and China, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the core. China views AI as a means to gain a strategic advantage over the United States and its allies. It intends to use AI to build a world-class military. Beijing also views AI as an enabler of surveillance and rep…

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China’s Role in Critical Mineral Supply Chains 34:57

1y ago34:57

34:57

Critical minerals are non-fuel minerals or mineral materials essential to the economic or national security of the U.S. They have no viable substitutes yet face a high risk of supply chain disruption. Critical minerals are used for many different purposes, including the production of advanced electronics, weapons systems, manufacturing equipment, a…

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Interpreting China’s New Foreign Relations Law 25:20

1y ago25:20

25:20

Summary A new Foreign Relations Law took effect in China on July 1, 2023 that formalizes Chinese Communist Party leadership in all foreign policy matters. It puts China’s security and development interests and global rise at the center of its engagement with the world. The new law has been widely interpreted as providing a legal basis for Beijing’s…

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US-China Relations Following Blinken’s Beijing Visit 33:11

1y ago33:11

33:11

Relations between the United States and China have slid to their lowest point since the 1970s. After President Biden and Xi Jinping met in November 2022, they instructed their senior officials to initiate a process to stabilize the relationship. Before much headway could be made, however, China sent a surveillance balloon to the west coast of the U…

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China's Unprofessional Intercept in the Taiwan Strait 25:12

1y ago25:12

25:12

On June 3, 2023, there was a near-collision between a US and a PRC destroyer in the Taiwan Strait. According to a statement issued by US Indo-Pacific Command, a US Navy destroyer, the USS Chung-Hoon, and a Canadian warship were conducting a routine south to north Taiwan Strait transit through waters where high seas freedoms of navigation and overfl…

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Evolving Switzerland-China Relations 26:50

1y ago26:50

26:50

[01:50] Switzerland’s Policy toward China Today [03:48] Changes in Swiss-Chinese Relations [06:03] Switzerland’s 2021 China Strategy [08:17] Areas of Economic Cooperation [11:05] Switzerland’s Relationship with Taiwan [14:45] Switzerland’s One China Policy [17:32] Contending with Human Rights Issues [18:55] Huawei’s Presence in Switzerland [20:56] …

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China's Rise in the Global Digital Space 28:42

1y ago28:42

28:42

Timestamps [01:30] Sinocentric Order in the Digital Sphere [06:51] China’s Digital Silk Road [09:35] Global Rise of Chinese Digital Platforms [11:57] The Strength of Chinese Digital Platforms [14:04] The Digital Sector and Government Partnership [16:53] Dominance of Western Digital Platforms [19:08] Pros and Cons of Banning TikTok [21:08] Chinese C…

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China's Role in Developing Country Debt Restructuring 27:15

1+ y ago27:15

27:15

Timestamps [02:01] China and International Bailout Activities [04:33] China and the G20 Common Framework [07:34] Debt Service Suspension Initiative [09:42] Definition of a “Haircut” in Finance [10:00] IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings [12:37] Beijing’s Demands for Write-Downs [16:18] Japan, India, and France Establishing a Creditors Committee [18:…

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China’s Industrial Policy and Semiconductors 31:51

1+ y ago31:51

31:51

Timestamps [02:14] China’s Implementation of Industrial Policy [05:20] Industrial Policy to Achieve Foreign Policy Objectives [08:02] Influence of Strategic Competition on Industrial Policy [10:42] Efficacy of Chinese Industrial Policies [14:17] Semiconductor Subsidies and Export Controls [19:06] Chinese Countermeasures to Export Controls [22:39] A…

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Decoding the Vocabulary of Chinese Foreign Policy 26:02

1+ y ago26:02

26:02

Time Stamps [01:39] Background of The Decoding China Dictionary [04:30] Democracy with Chinese Characteristics [06:34] Differing Interpretations of International Law [08:32] Freedom of Religion Versus Freedom of Religious Belief [10:28] Foreign Aid and China as a Developing Country [12:01] Security in Chinese Parlance [13:55] Transparency and its U…

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China's Role in the US Fentanyl Crisis 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

28:19

[02:10] Chinese Government Awareness of Illicit Domestic Narcotics [05:30] China’s Scheduling of Fentanyl in 2019 [06:40] Difference Between Scheduling and Banning [09:50] Lack of Cooperation Between China and Mexico [14:18] Chinese Counternarcotics Cooperation in Southeast Asia [19:04] Possible Steps for China [22:56] A Looming Fentanyl Crisis in …

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