

The China-Global South Podcast
A weekly discussion on Chinese engagement in the developing world from the news team of The China-Global South Project (CGSP). Join hosts Eric Olander in Vietnam and Cobus van Staden in South Africa for insightful interviews with scholars, analysts, and journalists from around the world. You'll also get regular updates from CGSP's editors in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Episodes


The U.S. Wants Global South Countries to Reject Chinese AI. Will They?
The global AI competition between the United States and China is often misframed as a binary race for AGI, whereas the Global South prioritizes practical concerns like cost-performance, model flexibility, and digital sovereignty. Chinese AI companies, such as DeepSeek, leverage open-source models and aggressive pricing...

Why China's New Military Facility in Laos Matters

How China's Biggest Bank Advances Beijing's Global Ambitions

India-China Relations Are Improving. Here's What Remains Unresolved

Is America Getting Tired of Fighting China?

After Maduro: The Current State of China-Venezuela Relations

How Southeast Asia Sees the Future of Global Cooperation

China, BRICS and the New Global Order

How One Woman Defined Africa for Millions of Chinese Readers

Want to Do Business With the Chinese? Here's What You Need to Know

Can Latin America Resist U.S. Pressure to Distance Itself From China?

Is China Decolonizing African Media or Expanding Its Influence?

China Is Building Influence in Latin America, Quietly

The Chinamaxxing Trend: Why It's More Than Just a Meme

How China Is Viewed Around the World

China's BRI Is Bigger Than Ever. It Just Looks Very Different

The Iran War Is Reshaping the Persian Gulf. What Does China Do Now?

How China Uses Space to Build Influence in the Mideast

What the Global South Can Learn From Shenzhen's Tech Rise
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