Best The German Marshall Fund of the United States Podcasts (2024)

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Quantum Computing in US-China Competition 28:40

4d ago28:40

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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

19d ago32:30

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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

1M 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

2M 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

2M ago30:40

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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

2M ago29:09

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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

3M ago25:29

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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

3M 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

4M 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

4M ago33:59

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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

5M ago22:08

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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

5M ago30:42

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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

6M ago30:18

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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

6M ago31:49

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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

7M ago41:21

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

8M 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

8M ago28:11

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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

9M ago26:50

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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

9M ago32:46

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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

10M ago32:59

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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

10M ago31:05

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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

11M ago33:16

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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

11M ago29:52

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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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Exit, Ukraine? 34:35

12M ago34:35

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In this “Transatlantic Takeaway” episode, hosts Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Rachel Tausendfreund delve into scenarios to end Russian President Vladmir Putin’s war on Ukraine and how the conflict is changing the global order. Their guests are:- Michal Baranowski, senior fellow and director of the GMF office in Warsaw.- Gesine Dornblueth, co-author of…

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The Digital Markets and Digital Services Acts: What do they mean for Big Tech and you? 32:03

12M ago32:03

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In this “Transatlantic Takeaway” episode, hosts Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Rachel Tausendfreund dissect sweeping new EU digital laws and their impact on large tech companies, start-ups and users with guests: Constance Chucholowski, founder and managing director at Candid Public Affairs; Travis Todd, co-founder of Silicon Allee; and Julia Trehu, pro…

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A German about-face – Is the “Zeitenwende” sustainable? 41:32

12M ago41:32

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A watershed speech by Chancellor Olaf Scholz in late February that cast off Germany’s long-standing, military-averse policies is lauded by NATO and the United States. But can Germany enhance its armed forces quickly enough to protect Europe against Russia? And what does this sea change mean for a proposed European army?Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson e…

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U.S. Midterm Elections 2022: The end of American democracy? 44:18

12M ago44:18

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Although a record turnout is expected on Nov. 8th, opinion surveys show many Americans no longer trust U.S. elections nor their government. Many Republican voters still embrace the “Big Lie” that President Trump had the 2020 election stolen from him. So what does the growing mistrust, President Joe Biden’s low ratings and the worst inflation in fou…

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The war in Ukraine – What’s next? 26:11

12M ago26:11

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In this first anniversary episode of Transatlantic Takeaway, a Common Ground Berlin and German Marshall Fund of the United States collaboration, hosts Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Rachel Tausendfreund talk about the sweeping 10-month-long war Russia is waging in Ukraine and its impact on Europe and the United States with Guido Goldman Distinguished S…

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

12M ago34:57

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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

12M ago25:20

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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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Germany’s new national security strategy – Groundbreaking or status quo? 28:23

1y ago28:23

28:23

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his cabinet recently unveiled their country’s long-awaited national security strategy, the first since World War II. Co-hosts Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Rachel Tausendfreund explore whether this strategy is groundbreaking as its proponents claim and the impact on Germany’s allies and enemies. This week’s guests are…

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

1y ago33:11

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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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For better or for worse? A transatlantic forecast for 2023 39:35

1y ago39:35

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In this first Transatlantic Takeaway of the year with co-hosts Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Rachel Tausendfreund, German Marshall Fund senior fellow Daniel Hegedus and GMF Paris office director Martin Quencez delve into what we can expect in 2023, including from EU relations with the U.S. and with Russia; from the war in Ukraine, and from the world’s…

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

1y ago25:12

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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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Germany, The Scapegoat – The Gop’s Latest Tact in The Race For US President. 38:28

1y ago38:28

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In this episode of “Transatlantic Takeaway,” hosts Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Rachel Tausendfreund delve into how Germany is fodder for the GOP’s campaign strategy for the 2024 elections with guests Majda Ruge, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations and Sudha David-Wilp, Senior Transatlantic Fellow at the German Marshall …

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Evolving Switzerland-China Relations 26:50

1y ago26:50

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[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

1y ago27:15

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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

1y ago31:51

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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

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[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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China and Australia 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

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[02:16] The 14 Grievances [05:56] Canberra's New Rhetoric [07:54] Self-Censorship [11:12] Decision Making Tightrope [13:00] Darwin Port Lease [14:00] Foreign Investment Review Board [18:00] AUKUS Announcement in Washington [20:13] Australia and the Quad [23:19] Within the Albanese Government [27:05] Australia on Taiwan [31:21] America's China Polic…

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US-China Competition in Africa 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

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[02:28] China’s Objectives & Success in Africa [06:02] China’s Political Model & Engaging Political Elites [12:27] China-Africa Support at the UN [14:47] Declining Chinese Investments [16:04] Public Opinion and US-Chinese Competition [22:19] Debt Strains on Relations [25:45] Chinese Propaganda in Africa…

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Chinese Surveillance Balloon 32:22

1+ y ago32:22

32:22

[00:00] Topic and Guest Introduction [02:31] Information Collection Capabilities [07:25] Chinese Motivations [10:40] Reaction to Shot Down Balloon [13:59] Mil-Mil Dialogue [16:59] Leverage Over China [19:15] Guidance from Past Incidents [22:08] Risk Reduction Measures [24:47] Balloon Incident and Xi Jinping [27:32] Wartime Use of Balloons…

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China and North Korea 29:50

1+ y ago29:50

29:50

[01:59] Xi’s Relationship with Kim Jong-un [05:12] 1961 Treaty on Friendship [09:48] Chinese Economic Assistance [12:33] Impact of US-DPRK Negotiations [16:02] Sino-American Divergence on North Korea [21:05] A Seventh Nuclear Test [25:30] South Korean Nuclear DeterrenceBy Bonnie Glaser, Yun Sun

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China’s Shifting Foreign Policy 26:23

1+ y ago26:23

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[1:42] Xi Jinping’s Public Diplomacy at the G20 Summit [4:30] Qin Gang’s New Approaches [5:50] Internal & External Pressures on China’s Behavior? [9:59] China-Australia Relations [15:32] Allyship & Challenges in Southeast Asia [18:27] US-China Relations [23:48] Indicators of Changes to China's Foreign Policy…

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China and the Middle East 29:41

1+ y ago29:41

29:41

[01:34] China’s Interests in the Middle East [03:25] Chinese Engagement During the Past Decade [05:54] Xi’s Trip to Saudi Arabia [08:22] Security and the Sino-Middle Eastern Relationships [11:05] Role of Multilateral Institutions [14:09] Perceptions of Huawei [18:12] Perceptions of Xinjiang [22:39] The Sino-Iranian Relationship [26:24] China’s Role…

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China’s Energy Security 29:14

1+ y ago29:14

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[1:40] China’s Approach to Energy Security [4:45] Dependence on Russia’s Energy [14:08] Oil Partnerships with the Gulf [16:41] Decarbonization & Energy Security Goals [19:41] China’s Overseas Energy Investments [22:23] US-China Energy & Climate Change CooperationBy Bonnie Glaser, Dr. Erica Downs

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China’s Role in the United Nations 32:44

1+ y ago32:44

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[2:20] UN Significance & China’s Objectives [8:25] China’s Veto Power [11:17] UN Security Council Reform [13:53] China’s Funding Contributions [18:13] China’s Leadership in UN Agencies [25:21] Influence on WHO & COVID-19 [28:47] China’s Future Role in the UNBy Bonnie Glaser, Courtney Fung

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Olaf Scholz’s Trip to China 25:36

1+ y ago25:36

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[01:26] Criticism of Scholz’s Trip [5:18] Scholz’s Trip Aspirations [8:40] German and European Perceptions of the trip [11:33] Xi Jinping’s Gains & Sino-German Relationship [13:20] Germany’s China Strategy [21:38] Germany’s Changing Taiwan PolicyBy Bonnie Glaser, Noah Barkin

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