Best Xijinping Podcasts (2024)

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WEEK IN REVIEW: Chinese Debt and the Anti-Government Revolt in Kenya 53:41

21h ago53:41

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Protestors in Kenya this week expressed fury against the government and the IMF but interestingly made no mention of China during an unprecedented uprising in Nairobi. It's notable because the Kenyan Treasury spends more money to service its Chinese loans than any other single creditor. For years, across two administrations, the Kenyan government h…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] The Crisis in the South China Sea Enters a Dangerous New Phase 40:05

22h ago40:05

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The violent confrontation between China and the Philippines on June 17th near the Second Thomas Shoal marked a sharp escalation in tensions between the two countries over their rival territorial claims in the South China Sea. After the melee that severely injured one Filipino sailor, the two countries engaged in a second battle, this time in the me…

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How China's Changing Economy is Impacting Africa? 1:05:20

7d ago1:05:20

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Back in the early 2000s, when Chinese engagement in Africa started to ramp up, China was enjoying double-digit growth and devoured vast quantities of African oil, minerals, and timber to feed its surging manufacturing sector. Fast-forward to the present, and China no longer relies on African resources as it once did. The Chinese economy has matured…

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It's Time to Take the BRICS More Seriously 50:40

15d ago50:40

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The BRICS group has existed since 2009 and has done little to distinguish itself in 15 years. They created a mid-sized development bank, but other than that, the bloc's accomplishments have been rather modest. That's now starting to change as the BRICS doubled in size to ten members, with around thirty other countries now on the waiting list. At th…

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The Future of Chinese Development Finance in Africa 42:11

22d ago42:11

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Chinese development finance in Africa today is a small fraction of what it was a decade ago when Beijing's policy banks provided billions of dollars in loans to countries across the continent. But while those heady days of easily accessible finance will likely never return, there are indications major Chinese lenders are once again gearing up to ex…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Jane Perlez on the Global South's Role in the U.S.-China Strategic Rivalry 53:05

24d ago53:05

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With memories still fresh from the first Cold War, leaders in Africa, Asia, and across the Global South have repeatedly said they do not want any part of a second Great Power rivalry. But as tensions between the U.S. and China steadily deteriorate, the pressure on these smaller, non-aligned countries is going to surge. The geopolitical dynamics are…

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The Hidden World of Chinese Manufacturing in Ethiopia 42:42

28d ago42:42

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Ethiopia's long-held ambition is to one day emerge as a major global manufacturing hub, benefiting from a wave of Chinese offshoring. The East African country's strategic location, abundant labor supply, and welcoming government are all very enticing for cost-conscious Chinese manufacturers. And while Ethiopia has been more successful than many Afr…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] What's Driving the Surge in Brazil's Business Ties With China 48:45

1M ago48:45

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BYD announced that it opened its 100th dealership in Brazil, highlighting the South American country's growing importance to the Chinese electric vehicle giant. It's a similar story across the board in tech, agriculture, and natural resources, among other sectors. Trade and investment between China and Brazil is booming and is unlikely to slow anyt…

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Illegal Chinese Timber Trade Fuels Insurgency in Mozambique 49:12

1M ago49:12

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Officially, Mozambique bans the export of raw timber in an effort to protect what's left of the country's rapidly shrinking forests. But whatever laws are in place are largely disregarded as more than 500,000 tons of timber leave the country each year — 90% of which goes to China, according to a new report by the Environmental Investigation Agency.…

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WEEK IN REVIEW: China in the Sahel | ChatGPT's take on China-Africa 56:07

1M ago56:07

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China somehow managed to get the oil flowing between Niger and Benin this week amid a bitter dispute between the two West African countries that had briefly shut down the pipeline. Eric, Cobus, and Geraud discuss how the Chinese seem to be navigating the Sahel's contentious politics with some finesse. Plus, ChatGPT launched a major new upgrade this…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Indonesia's Role in the South China Sea Crisis 36:20

2M ago36:20

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Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto will take office later this year at a critical time when regional tensions over territorial disputes in the South China Sea are surging. And this won't be just a foreign policy challenge for the new president. Chinese ships have crossed into Indonesia's exclusive economic zone near the Nantuna Islands at …

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China-Africa Relations in the Era of Great Power Competition 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

A prominent French TV journalist was visibly surprised when DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi bluntly told him that he prefers to work with Chinese and Russian partners rather than those from the West. The exchange was posted this week on X and reveals the increasingly stark gap between African and Western perceptions over the major geopolitical …

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Insights From Hannah Ryder on This Year's China-Africa Summit 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

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Chinese and African governments are beginning to negotiate the agenda for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit that will take place in Beijing later this fall. Development finance, infrastructure, and green technology are all expected to be prominent themes, but this year’s event will be considerably different than previous…

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WEEK IN REVIEW: The Chinese Supermarket Scandal in Nigeria 47:18

2M ago47:18

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Nigerian consumer protection authorities shut a Chinese supermarket in the capital, Abuja after a video went viral showing the store refusing entry to local residents. The scandal sparked outrage online and was among the top stories of the week on national TV channels. Eric, Cobus, and Geraud discuss why this particular instance of alleged discrimi…

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第88集: 中国学生为什么出国留学? Why do Chinese students study abroad? 26:31

2M ago26:31

26:31

时隔一个月，茶歇中文播客又回来了。最近，我完成了学校的考试，搬了家... 所以没能即使更新播客。希望大家理解。今天，在欧美各大学校里，我们都能看见中国留学生的影子。自从1872年清朝政府派遣 “留美幼童” 前往海外留学以来，中国学生对外国院校一直有挥之不去的憧憬。今天，中国学生为什么选择出国留学？毕业之后，他们又何去何从？ After one month's break, TeaTime Chinese is back. Recently, I finished all of my exams at school. I also moved to a new place… which led to my unpunctual update of the podcast. I thank y…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Should China Use Its Influence With Iran to Help the U.S. and Israel? 38:30

2M ago38:30

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Senior U.S. leaders have once again called on China to use its considerable economic leverage to persuade Iran to change its behavior in the escalating conflict with Israel. Various U.S. have made this same request on several occasions already, going back all the way to the day after Hamas launched its assault on southern Israel on October 7th. Eac…

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U.S.-China Competition for Africa's Critical Resources 46:31

2M ago46:31

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China maintains a massive lead over the U.S. and other G7 countries in both mining and refining capacity in Africa, a key vulnerability that policymakers in the U.S., Europe, and elsewhere say they're determined to rectify. A new report from the United States Institute of Peace lays out a roadmap for how the U.S. can close that gap with China to ac…

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The State of Chinese Tech in Africa With Benjamin Dada 49:32

3M ago49:32

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For much of the past ten years, Chinese technology in Africa focused largely on devices and infrastructure. But today, the conversations also include issues related to governance, online services, and the emergence of artificial intelligence. Benjamin Dada, founder of the popular African tech news site BenDada.com, joins Eric to discuss the latest …

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Labor Relations at Chinese Construction Sites in Africa 54:46

3M ago54:46

54:46

Few topics have shaped perceptions about China's engagement in Africa more than the presence of Chinese construction sites across the continent. Chinese contractors have built countless ports, roads, railways, and more, but how that work was done has been very controversial over the years. There've been widespread complaints about mismanagement, ab…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Why a Chinese-backed Canal Project in Cambodia is Making Vietnam Very Nervous 30:24

3M ago30:24

30:24

Former Cambodian strongman Hun Sen was in Beijing last week lobbying the Chinese government to move forward with the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project which his son, President Hun Manet, has made the centerpiece of his new administration. The new canal would connect Phnom Penh's inland port to Kep province on the Gulf of Thailand, creating a n…

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Tang Xiaoyang on Why the U.S., Not China is to Blame for Africa’s Debt Problems 50:44

3M ago50:44

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While many in the West still contend Africa's worsening debt crisis is largely due to excessive Chinese lending, Tsinghua University Professor Tang Xiaoyang argues that accusation just isn't true. Instead, the well-known China-Africa scholar contends the main problems facing African borrowers today are anchored in the United States. Most of Africa'…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Chinese EV Brands Want to Dominate Global South Auto Markets 43:31

3M ago43:31

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Enthusiasm for electric vehicles is waning in both the U.S. and China, but that is definitely not the case in other parts of the world where EV adoption rates are steadily rising. In fact, at the Bangkok Motor Show this week, Chinese EV brands are grabbing all of the attention. Throughout the Global South, Chinese EV brands are expanding their pres…

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WEEK IN REVIEW: Why Angola is the "Vietnam of Africa" 51:06

3M ago51:06

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Angolan President João Lourenço returned from a three-day visit to China loaded with goodies. He secured an upgrade in diplomatic ties, promises of new investment and, most importantly, a major reduction in monthly debt payments. Lourenço's success in China comes as Luanda is also luring massive engagement from the U.S., prompting some observers to…

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第87集: 中国的航天计划 Chinese Space Program 27:25

3M ago27:25

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冷战期间，美国和苏联两个大国比赛，谁有更好的火箭，谁能把人送上太空？刚刚成立的新中国虽然面临很多社会问题，但是也开始了自己的航天计划。从第一个火箭到第一个卫星，再到第一个去太空的中国人... … 中国人实现了 “飞天” 的梦想，把神话变成了现实。 During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union competed to see who would have the better rocket and who could send people into space. The newly founded People's Republic of China, despite being faced with many soc…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Author Jeremy Garlick on China's Strategic Advantage in the Global South 54:42

3M ago54:42

54:42

U.S. and European officials often lament that they've fallen behind China when it comes to engaging Africa, Asia, the Americas, and other developing regions. Western governments aren't set up to rapidly deploy the kind of money and resources that Beijing's done with its Belt and Road Initiative over the past ten years. While the U.S. and Europe are…

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China's Slowing Economy Could be a Catalyst for Change in Africa 1:04:31

4M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Angolan President João Lourenço kicked off a three-day visit to China this week that will take him to Beijing and Shandong Province. The timing of Lourenço's trip comes as the Chinese economy is facing enormous challenges amid a plunge in FDI, surging youth unemployment, and much slower growth. The easy Chinese money for African leaders is no longe…

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WEEK IN REVIEW: Chinese Debt and the Anti-Government Revolt in Kenya 53:41

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] The Crisis in the South China Sea Enters a Dangerous New Phase 40:05

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How China's Changing Economy is Impacting Africa? 1:05:20

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It's Time to Take the BRICS More Seriously 50:40

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The Future of Chinese Development Finance in Africa 42:11

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Jane Perlez on the Global South's Role in the U.S.-China Strategic Rivalry 53:05

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The Hidden World of Chinese Manufacturing in Ethiopia 42:42

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] What's Driving the Surge in Brazil's Business Ties With China 48:45

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Illegal Chinese Timber Trade Fuels Insurgency in Mozambique 49:12

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WEEK IN REVIEW: China in the Sahel | ChatGPT's take on China-Africa 56:07

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Indonesia's Role in the South China Sea Crisis 36:20

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China-Africa Relations in the Era of Great Power Competition 58:08

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Insights From Hannah Ryder on This Year's China-Africa Summit 1:00:05

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WEEK IN REVIEW: The Chinese Supermarket Scandal in Nigeria 47:18

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第88集: 中国学生为什么出国留学? Why do Chinese students study abroad? 26:31

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Should China Use Its Influence With Iran to Help the U.S. and Israel? 38:30

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U.S.-China Competition for Africa's Critical Resources 46:31

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The State of Chinese Tech in Africa With Benjamin Dada 49:32

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Labor Relations at Chinese Construction Sites in Africa 54:46

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Why a Chinese-backed Canal Project in Cambodia is Making Vietnam Very Nervous 30:24

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Tang Xiaoyang on Why the U.S., Not China is to Blame for Africa’s Debt Problems 50:44

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Chinese EV Brands Want to Dominate Global South Auto Markets 43:31

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WEEK IN REVIEW: Why Angola is the "Vietnam of Africa" 51:06

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第87集: 中国的航天计划 Chinese Space Program 27:25

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Author Jeremy Garlick on China's Strategic Advantage in the Global South 54:42

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China's Slowing Economy Could be a Catalyst for Change in Africa 1:04:31

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