Sinica Podcast

Political Scientist Iza Ding on Authoritarianism, Legitimacy, and "Resilience"

The View from China: Leading IR scholar Da Wei of Tsinghua's CISS

This podcast episode explores the state of Chinese understanding of the United States. It discusses the attitudes of Chinese scholars and officials towards the U.S.-China relationship, the differences in strategic communities between the two countries, and the impact of domestic politics on foreign policy. The podcast ...

Did Netflix's Adaptation Ruin The Three-Body Problem?

This podcast episode explores the Netflix adaptation of the Chinese science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem." The speakers discuss the significant changes made to the story in the adaptation, including the shift in setting, the repackaging of characters, and the controversy surrounding the adaptation. They also d...

Live from AAS in Seattle: What has become clear to you recently?

Back to the Future: David M. Lampton and Thomas Fingar on What Went Wrong and How to Fix It

This podcast episode explores the complexities of China-US relations and challenges common misconceptions about China's behavior. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding Chinese domestic drivers of foreign policy and the limitations of deterministic theories. They argue against using terms like "autocrac...

Kerry Brown: on What does the West Wants from China, and the Exercise of Chinese Power

This podcast episode explores the complexities of China's rise and its impact on the Western world. The speakers discuss the narratives and perceptions surrounding China, emphasizing the importance of understanding China's perspective through cognitive empathy. They delve into the reasons behind the unease and discomfo...

Historian Rana Mitter on ideology in China's "New Era" — live from Salzburg, Austria

This podcast episode delves into the multifaceted nature of China's global ambitions and domestic political landscape. It explores China's role as a revisionist power selectively challenging aspects of the world order while maintaining its position in others. The episode also examines the complex relationship between M...

Schwarzman Scholars Capstone Showcase: The 2023 Winners

The Ukrainian Factor in China's Strategy: a roundtable

This Sinica Podcast episode focuses on China's role in the Ukraine war, with experts delving into China's evolving stance, its complex relationship with Russia, the challenges faced by Chinese analysts, the geopolitical implications, and the prospects for peace negotiations. The episode provides a comprehensive analysi...

Peter Hessler, live at Duke University's Nasher Museum

This podcast episode explores Peter Hessler's unique experiences as a writer and foreign correspondent in China and Egypt, highlighting the significance of context, perspective, and cultural nuances in storytelling. Hessler emphasizes the importance of balancing tradition and change in understanding evolving societies,...

This Week in China's History: The Qing Abdication — February 12, 1912

This podcast episode examines the fall of the Qing dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China. The Qing Dynasty, which had lasted for nearly three centuries, collapsed in 1912 amidst internal rebellions, foreign pressures, and rising nationalism. Despite attempts at modernization and reform, the dynasty was unable to ...

Sinica comes roaring back in the Year of the Dragon: A chat with Jeremy Goldkorn

This Sinica Podcast episode marks a new season with engaging in-depth discussions on current affairs and analysis of China. The podcast explores the evolving role of the podcast, from its initial inception to its current impact on the China watching community, showcasing its diverse perspectives on the country. It emph...

Live from New York: China and the Global South, with Maria Repnikova and Eric Olander

This podcast explores China's complex global strategies and influence, examining its role in international conflicts, its engagement with the Global South, and its efforts to expand its media presence and discourse power abroad. The discussion includes the challenges and potential successes of China's ambitious Belt an...

In Memoriam: Jeffrey A. Bader, from February 2022

Live from Chicago: Decoding China — China’s economic miracle interrupted?

Robert Daly of the Kissinger Institute on the morality of U.S. China policy

China Tobacco: How China's tobacco monopoly also has ensured that China keeps smoking

The Philadelphia Orchestra commemorates the 50th anniversary of its groundbreaking China tour

Ian Johnson on "Sparks," his new book on China's underground historians

U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA) on his new U.S.-China policy white paper