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China in Focus - NTD on OdyseeU.S.-Philippines-Japan Drills in China-Claimed Waters | China in Focus🧶 Protect your wealth with precious metals! Call American Hartford Gold today & get up to $20,000 in free silver on your 1st order! Call 855-403-1118 or Text CHINA to 65532, or Click this link: https://ept.ms/CIF-AHGUnprecedented U.S.–Philippines drills are underway in the South China Sea—at China’s doorstep. Several countries, including Japan, are joining for the first time, marking a major expansion of allied military presence across the Indo-Pacific.Tensions are rising in the Taiwan Strait—the island has detected Chinese warships and aircraft operating near key military bases.China...
2026-04-2923 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeU.S. Sanctions China Over Iran Oil | China in Focus🧶 Protect your wealth with precious metals! Call American Hartford Gold today & get up to $15,000 in free silver on your 1st order! Call 855-403-1118 or Text CHINA to 65532, or Click this link: https://ept.ms/CIF-AHGThe U.S. has hit one of China’s largest oil refiners for receiving sanctioned Iranian oil through shadow fleets. The move is part of Washington’s ongoing efforts to cut off Iran’s global oil revenue.U.S. forces have boarded another tanker tied to Iran. Notably, the vessel was headed to China.The Chinese regime ha...
2026-04-2524 minChina in Focus - NTD on Odysee50–80% of Some Key U.S. Munitions Used in Iran War: CSIS | China in FocusA new report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) finds the United States has burned through a significant portion of some key munitions in the Iran conflict. Allies in Europe are now being told to expect delays in weapons shipments. The question now is: Does the United States have enough if a conflict breaks out between China and Taiwan?The White House says China is trying to steal American artificial intelligence technology on an industrial scale.A hearing on Capitol Hill is focusing on Beijing’s coordinated efforts to steal American tec...
2026-04-2424 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeTrump: The Seized Iranian Ship Has ’A Gift From China’ | China in FocusPresident Donald Trump told CNBC what was found on a seized Iranian ship from China as he appeared to be expressing renewed frustration with Beijing.Taiwan’s president has canceled a planned Africa visit after several countries denied overflight access. The island nation says China pressured them to block the route.NATO is slamming Russia and China over their nuclear weapons policies, accusing Beijing of a secret arms race and Moscow of making reckless threats.Japan can export advanced weapons to other countries for the first time since World War II. It’s a...
2026-04-2222 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeUS Seizes Iranian Ship Tied to China | China in FocusThe U.S. Navy has seized an Iranian vessel and is now investigating its cargo after it tried to breach a U.S. blockade to return to Iran. The ship is also heavily tied to China.The United States and the Philippines are kicking off massive military drills, sending a message to the Chinese regime. And, for the first time, Japan is joining in fully.Lt. Gen. Christian Wortman, commanding general, U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force: “Regardless of the challenges elsewhere in the world, the United States focus is on the Indo-Pacific.”FBI...
2026-04-2122 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeChina Satellite Monitors U.S. Military Bases for Iran: Report | China in FocusLeaked documents show a Chinese satellite tracked U.S. bases for Iran for years, with possible ties to recent attacks on U.S. aircraft. Meanwhile, President Trump says China has responded on weapon shipments to Iran.Russia is looking to boost its energy sales in China. That comes ahead of an expected visit by Vladimir Putin to Beijing, as Moscow continues deepening ties with China.Evergrande’s founder has pleaded guilty in China to multiple charges, including fraud and bribery. He now faces a possible life sentence, as millions of homebuyers are still waiting fo...
2026-04-1622 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeClosure of Strait of Hormuz Hits China Hard | China in FocusTensions are growing between the United States and China over Iran. President Donald Trump is blockading the Strait of Hormuz—Beijing strongly opposes the move.What’s the impact of the U.S. blockade on China? Steve Yates breaks it down.China’s export growth slowed sharply in March—falling to just one-eighth of the pace seen in the previous two months.China is tightening its grip on global supply chains. New rules now target foreign companies trying to exit, raising fresh concerns for businesses worldwide.China is no longer the top...
2026-04-1520 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeTrump to China: No Weapons for Iran, or 50 Percent Tariff | China in FocusPresident Donald Trump is warning that China—or any other country sending weapons to Iran—could face a 50 percent tariff. That comes after reports suggest China is preparing to supply Iran with air defense systems.The United States is blockading ships visiting Iranian ports traveling through the Strait of Hormuz: What does it mean for the world—and for China?Rod D. Martin, political analyst: “Iran has been hanging this, this sword of Damocles, over the global oil market since I was a small child.”New evidence emerges in a Toronto bomb hoax that...
2026-04-1423 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeTaiwan Opposition Leader Meets China's Xi in Beijing | China in FocusChina's Xi Jinping is telling Taiwan's opposition leader the island is part of Communist China—during their first meeting in a decade. Taiwan's government is warning about the regime's true intentions.U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a massive defense boost for Taiwan. It's vital for the island to defend itself in the event of a Chinese invasion. The main hurdle is Taiwan's opposition party, whose leader is currently visiting China.What does Taiwan's opposition leader's visit to China signal to the West? Grant Newsham joins us to unpack what's at stake.Ja...
2026-04-1121 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeBehind China’s Mediator Role: Oil, Hormuz, and US Talks | China in FocusIran has moved toward cease-fire talks, and three Iranian officials told The New York Times the push came from Beijing. We take a closer look at China’s role—and its calculus in seeking to end the conflict.Tens of thousands of Chinese workers are employed in Israel. Many chose to stay even after the war broke out. What were their reasons?Taiwan’s opposition leader is in China on a rare six-day visit—sparking backlash. How is the United States reacting?A $1-billion American deep-sea mining merger aims to break China’s grip on...
2026-04-0922 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeChina, Russia Block UN Push on Strait of Hormuz | China in FocusChina and Russia have blocked a United Nations resolution to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Mysterious drones near U.S. military bases are raising major national security concerns. What are they targeting, and who is behind the unauthorized aircraft? An expert weighs in.Casey Fleming, chairman and CEO of BlackOps Partners Corporation: "Even though this is a significant war with Iran and it will change history, don't be distracted by the war of the month. The bigger war is this unrestricted war with the Chinese Communist Party."A showdown in...
2026-04-0821 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeBeijing's Widest Military Purge Yet | China in FocusChina's purge is expanding to the top leadership. Another Politburo member has been removed—making that the third in six months. What does this purge say about Xi Jinping's scrutiny of China's military industry?The FBI is sounding the alarm on popular apps tied to China—warning that your personal data could be at risk. Here's what you need to know before you download.Despite an FBI warning, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leading the city government back onto TikTok, a platform with ties to China.Made in China—exploding airbag...
2026-04-0422 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeChina Secretly Expands Massive Nuclear Weapons Facility | China in FocusEvidence shows China is building out its nuclear weapons sites in secrecy. New satellite images show major construction deep inside the country.Five Shen Yun shows were canceled in Toronto after receiving bogus bomb threats—a first in 20 years.Taiwan is strengthening defenses on the Pratas Islands. Meanwhile, China is expanding its military footprint in the South China Sea, with new construction underway on a massive base.Mass protests in China are becoming more frequent, reflecting the country’s dire economic situation.A big win for America in the critical mine...
2026-04-0321 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeU.S. Rebuilds WWII Bases Near China | China in Focus✨ Get Shen Yun tickets—performing now until May 10th—ending their 2026 special 20th anniversary season in NY, NJ, CT, PA. https://ept.ms/ShenYun2026showsPromo code to waive your ticketing fees: VIP2026China is accused of dodging U.S. oil sanctions, moving Iranian, Russian, and Venezuelan crude despite Western restrictions.Preparing for a potential war with China, a U.S. military strategy from World War II is making a comeback in the Pacific. Old airstrips are being rebuilt—sites that once supported U.S. aircraft missions to Japan during the war, including the atom...
2026-04-0223 min
China In ContextChina's International Ambitions — A Global Opposition Party?The presidency of Donald Trump has given China fresh opportunities to increase its influence on the international stage. China has long been seeking to expand its role in global governance, proposing initiatives on issues ranging from development and security to the regulation of the internet and AI. It’s also founded the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and is a prime mover in groups including the BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. At the recent annual China Development Forum, its premier Li Qiang told an audience of international executives that China was a ‘haven of stability’ in a volatile world. And Be...
2026-04-0144 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeIran Bombs Huge China-bound Tanker | China in FocusIran attacked an oil tanker heading to China on Tuesday. This came after insider sources said Iran had rejected Beijing’s bid to mediate the war.China is resuming imports of U.S. oil and gas after a long pause in trade. It comes as the Iran war ripples through global energy markets.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth discussed Russia’s and China’s role in the war: “As far as Russia and China, we know exactly what they’re doing—what they are or are not doing.”EU lawmakers are heading to both China...
2026-04-0121 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeIran Rejects China’s Proposal: Insider Sources | China in FocusIran has rejected China’s bid to mediate the war. Insider sources say it’s a setback for Beijing’s global ambitions.The FBI is sounding the alarm for Americans traveling to China. What are the concerns?Shen Yun Performing Arts faces yet another fake bomb threat. A performance in Toronto was canceled on Sunday. Organizers say it’s part of a pattern of Chinese regime targeting—meant to deter audiences from attending.China is using a “carrot and stick” approach on Taiwan—threatening the self-governed democracy while luring its senior politicians into Beijing’s arms. Meanwhile, W...
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China CompassIs Your Password Safe in Hong Kong? │China's "Superpower" Bid Lacks Two Things │That One Time I Got Caught SmugglingAfter a few personal updates from these past couple of days since returning to Malaysia, I begin by talking about the new Hong Kong security law that empowers gov’t to search phones and other devices, and why this isn’t quite the big deal as some want to make it seem. Also, I talk about Canada’s search of my phone. (7:54). Next, we take a few minutes for a fascinating look at global gasoline prices (22:05). Then, we look at the REALITY of China’s energy consumption (Hint: its not as Green as it seems)(26:50). Another well-written article from India pr...
2026-03-2859 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeIran Blocks Chinese Ships in Hormuz | China in FocusIronclad relationship between Iran and China? Not exactly. Iran turned back two Chinese container ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz—even though a top Chinese official had tried to secure safe passage.China's top chipmaker under scrutiny. U.S. officials say it has been supplying semiconductor equipment to Iran's military for about a year—despite existing sanctions.Tensions are escalating ahead of President Donald Trump's China visit. Beijing is launching investigations into U.S. trade practices. We have more on how this is targeting Washington's move to resume some tariffs on China.
2026-03-2823 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeMass Protests Continue in China | China in FocusThe White House says President Donald Trump will visit China in mid-May, but Beijing has yet to confirm the date. How does this meeting fit into rising global tensions? We spoke with David Stilwell, former U.S. defense attaché in Beijing and assistant secretary of state.Residents continue protesting across several Chinese cities. Meanwhile, house church Christians face ongoing pressure from authorities.Barring fertilizer exports and pressing companies to release their reserves—that's China's answer to the global fertilizer shortage sparked by the Iran war. But for other countries, this is devastating.Sma...
2026-03-2723 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeChina Faces Biggest Fuel Price Jump This Year | China in FocusBeijing announced Monday that it will cap retail fuel price increases, with the measure taking effect at midnight, as oil prices surge amid the Iran war.Taiwan will soon receive its first batch of new U.S. fighter jets—specifically designed for the island—after years of delay.A warning from Capitol Hill: Lawmakers want stricter export rules for cutting-edge AI chips. This comes after three people were charged with smuggling high-end Nvidia chips to China.More dismissals of top nuclear and missile specialists have taken place in China, with experts saying this...
2026-03-2423 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeChina Faces Biggest Fuel Price Jump This Year | China in FocusBeijing announced Monday that it will cap retail fuel price increases, with the measure taking effect at midnight, as oil prices surge amid the Iran war.Taiwan will soon receive its first batch of new U.S. fighter jets—specifically designed for the island—after years of delay.A warning from Capitol Hill: Lawmakers want stricter export rules for cutting-edge AI chips. This comes after three people were charged with smuggling high-end Nvidia chips to China.More dismissals of top nuclear and missile specialists have taken place in China, with experts saying this...
2026-03-2423 minChina CompassDispatches from Calcutta + Rocket Man's "Election" + India's Complex Affairs with China & TibetToday’s podcast begins back home in Malaysia, then picks up in Calcutta (3:58), followed by dispatches from both Agartala (12:22) and later Siliguri. After making fun of North Korea and China’s national “elections” (15:50), we take a deeper look at China and India’s relationship (25:52), followed by China’s efforts to (literally) silence the languages of the minorities in China (43:51). Lastly, our brief look at this week’s Pray for China cities happens to include (without prior planning) a call to pray for Tibet (55:17).
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2026-03-2159 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeGlobal South Powers Test “Tougher on China” Stance | China in FocusA growing trend among China’s partners: taking a tougher stance on Beijing in exchange for greater trust from Washington. Shifting their policies on China are South Africa, Mexico, and a potential future leader in Iran.Beijing—working to expand its influence in Latin America—poses a direct national security threat to the United States, according to a panel of experts on Capitol Hill.Shen Yun Performing Arts has again received a bomb threat that turned out to be fake, just one day before showtime in Rome. Despite that, the show sold out, filling the th...
2026-03-2123 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeTrump Seeks to Delay China Trip, Calls China to Help With Strait of Hormuz | China in FocusPresident Donald Trump says he has asked to delay his planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing by about one month. He has also called on Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The United States and China have resumed trade talks in Paris, discussing tariffs, trade volumes, and a possible new "U.S.–China Board of Trade." Officials say the talks are constructive as both sides prepare for a potential Trump–Xi summit in Beijing, though the dates may shift.China is ramping up military activity around Taiwan—again. Warplanes and sh...
2026-03-1622 minChina Compass“Rocket Man” Strikes Again: Why Doesn’t China Remove North Korea’s Dictator? (From Hyderabad, India)This week we start by looking at Rocket Man’s latest missile launch, and why China lets him stay around, followed by more thoughts on China and Iran, and then China’s attempts to hack Starlink. Lastly, this week’s Pray for China cities includes a ton of stories and memories.
Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. Al...
2026-03-1455 min
The China-Global South PodcastView From Beijing: Why China is Not Protecting IranConservative media outlets and think tank analysts in the United States have sharply criticized China for what they say is Beijing's failure to support its supposed "allies" in Venezuela and Iran. Their arguments have gained traction on X and other social media platforms, where critics portray China as an unreliable partner that avoids confrontation, especially with the United States. Other analysts dispute that interpretation. Scholars such as Evan Feigenbaum of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace argue the criticism rests on a flawed assumption: that China's relationships with countries like Iran resemble the formal alliance commitments the...
2026-03-1137 minChina CompassXi Avoids Confronting Trump (Because He Needs Him) + China's Fundamental ProblemThis week we begin by looking at an in-depth piece by an astute Japanese observer about China’s current bargaining strategy with the US, balancing Iran and its own internal struggles (3:51), followed by a more cynical view from China hawk Gordon Chang (19:53). Then, after taking a break to look at one aspect of China’s current real-estate troubles (24:57), I try to explain the motivation behind all that China does (or does not do) in the world (40:25). Lastly, we look at all of the Pray for China cities for the coming week (48:18).
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2026-03-0757 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeChina Miscalculated U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran: Insider Sources | China in FocusInsider sources suggest China was caught off guard by the U.S.–Israeli strike that killed Iran's Islamic leader. We examine what Beijing expected from the operation and how its calculations were different from reality.Israel’s air force struck the building of the Iranian body in charge of appointing the supreme leader. We hear from an expert who says the move could be rattling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping.Groups in the United States linked to the CCP appear to be organizing protests to sway public opinion against the strikes on Iran...
2026-03-0720 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeChina Plans to Raise 2026 Defense Spending by 7% | China in FocusChina's top annual political meeting begins Thursday under tight security in Beijing. The Chinese regime aims to raise defense spending by seven percent amid growing geopolitical tensions.Mandating language, incentivizing cross-ethnic marriage, and rewriting the rules of faith. China’s new law even requires parents to guide their children toward the Communist Party—raising alarms among human rights groups.The Pentagon says it’s laser-focused on the Indo-Pacific, even as operations continue in the Middle East. But how long—and how deeply—will U.S. forces stay involved? And what does it mean for countering...
2026-03-0623 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseePentagon: Iran War Will Not Affect Munitions for Taiwan | China in FocusA comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran will not drain munitions needed for any Taiwan contingency, and that the United States is still laser-focused on the Indo-Pacific.Iranian air defense systems are made up of Chinese and Russian equipment, and they failed to defend against strikes by Israel and the United States. We take a closer look.To discuss, a former U.S. defense attaché in Beijing and a former assistant secretary of state weigh in.The stage is set for China’s biggest annua...
2026-03-0523 minChina in Focus - NTD on OdyseeExpert: U.S. Strikes on Iran May Speed CCP’s Downfall | China in Focus🧶 Protect your wealth with precious metals! Call American Hartford Gold today & get up to $15,000 in free silver on your 1st order! Call 855-403-1118 or Text CHINA to 65532, or Click this link: https://ept.ms/CIF-AHGThe Iranian regime’s top political and military leaders have been eliminated by U.S. and Israeli strikes. How is this affecting relations between China and Taiwan? Beijing has quietly stopped its ongoing intimidation campaign against the island.The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are leading some people to imagine a future China without communism. Why an exper...
2026-03-0324 minChina Compass23 Ways You're Already Living in the Chinese Century (WIRED) + Canada/Britain Granted Visa Free Access to ChinaOn this week’s China Compass, after looking at China’s newly opened (visa-free) door to Canadian and British nationals, as well as a personal admonition to visit China, we work through what might as well be a Chinese propaganda article from Wired.com, listing 23 ways we are (supposedly) already living in the Chinese century. I sure do hope they got most of these wrong!
Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or coun...
2026-02-2159 minThe China-Global South PodcastWhat Maduro's Detention Means for ChinaOne of the prevailing narratives that's emerged following the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro is that this is a major setback for China. Some analysts have called it a "strategic failure" on Beijing's part, while others have described it as "reality check" for China's role as a "global player." But China's ability to influence events in Venezuela and elsewhere in Latin America is extremely limited, so the assessment that what happened in Caracas was a blow to Beijing may also be overstated. Alonso Illueca, CGSP's non-resident f...
2026-01-0652 min
China Ticker054 Planet China & KI-Allianz – Nachhaltigkeit, Seltene Erden und China-Speed
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2025-12-081h 03China CompassIn Case You Missed It: Doug Wilson Joins China CompassBack in October I sat down with Pastor Doug Wilson in Moscow, Idaho to have a conversation on all things China. I was excited to get his perspective, since he has personally lived through much of China’s modern communist history. It was a fun conversation, and Doug seemed to think so too. He later wrote the following on his blog's weekly Cluster Muster:
"I was recently on an interesting podcast that was quite different from my usual podcast interview topics."
In our 30+ minute conversation, we touched on many topics including the Great Leap Forward, Ma...
2025-12-0459 minChina CompassChina Gaslights Indian Lady, Pastors Avoid "Tiger Chair" Torture (For Now), Tieli Dog Cafes (+ Dan the Man)On today's episode we begin by discussing China's arbitrary detaining of an Indian transit passenger in Shanghai, and how that connects with China's territorial disputes with both India and Japan, as well as China's cult-like believe in the "One China" propaganda.
Next, we look at a small group of pastors who were arrested in October, and how they turned their cells into outreach centers, and avoided beating and torture (for now). They hope to return to prison soon (seriously)!
And last, as we go through this week's Pray for China cities, a number of things c...
2025-11-3059 minChina CompassChina Aims to Eradicate All Religion + China's (Cult-like) Distortion of RealityToday's episode covers a lot of ground, from China's death penalty and corruption, to persecution, to it's cult-like protection of the "one-China" policy, to its war against religion, and much more...
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CD Voice英语新闻丨China, Spain agree to advance partnershipPresident Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is willing to work with Spain to forge a comprehensive strategic partnership with greater strategic determination, dynamism and global influence, as he met with King Felipe VI of Spain, the first Spanish monarch to make a state visit to China in 18 years.The four-day trip, which started on Monday, comes as the highlight of a series of high-level interactions between the two countries, following a visit in April by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who made three visits to China in the past three years....
2025-11-1404 minCD Voice英语新闻丨China slams Japan leader's egregious comments about Taiwan China on Wednesday expressed "strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition" to egregious remarks about Taiwan made in parliament by Japan's leader, saying they severely violated the one-China principle and constituted gross interference in China's internal affairs.北京——中国周三对日本领导人在国会发表的涉台恶劣言论表示“强烈不满和坚决反对”，称其严重违反一个中国原则，是对中国内政的粗暴干涉。"The world has only one China and Taiwan is part of China," said Chen Binhua, aspokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, at a regular press conference when asked about these comments.中国国务院台湾事务办公室发言人陈斌华在例行新闻发布会上回应相关提问时表示：“世界上只有一个中国，台湾是中国领土不可分割的一部分。”Chen's remarks came after Japan's leader recently made statements concerning Taiwan during a parliamentary session. These statements drew sharp criticism from China.此前，日本领导人近期在国会会议期间就台湾问题发表相关言论，引发中国方面强烈批评。"Japan has committed crimes in history against the Chinese people on the Taiwan question," Chen stated, noting that during its colonial rule over Taiwan for half a century, Japan committed innum...
2025-11-1302 min
The China in Africa PodcastWhy China's Ability to Make a $6 Toaster is a Big Problem for the Global SouthChina is breaking the rules of development. Typically, as countries progress up the value chain, they transition from agriculture to light industry, then to heavy industry, and ultimately to high-technology and services. And as they move up the value chain, this creates opportunities for less-developed countries to advance. But China's not doing that. Chinese manufacturers are holding on to their immense productive capacity, enabling them to produce both low-tech sneakers and high-tech semiconductors at a scale and cost that are unrivaled. Now, as developing countries around the world seek to move up the value chain...
2025-11-1222 minThe China-Global South PodcastWhy China's Ability to Make a $6 Toaster is a Big Problem for the Global SouthChina is breaking the rules of development. Typically, as countries progress up the value chain, they transition from agriculture to light industry, then to heavy industry, and ultimately to high-technology and services. And as they move up the value chain, this creates opportunities for less-developed countries to advance. But China's not doing that. Chinese manufacturers are holding on to their immense productive capacity, enabling them to produce both low-tech sneakers and high-tech semiconductors at a scale and cost that are unrivaled. Now, as developing countries around the world seek to move up the value chain...
2025-11-1222 minChina CompassLive from Hong Kong: Voddie Baucham in Kowloon│NBA Back in Bed With ChinaToday I am recording (almost) live from Hong Kong, China. . . After sharing some fascinating and moving clips of a sermon Voddie Baucham preached here in Kowloon last year, we follow a thread that connects Voddie’s critique of LeBron James in his book “Fault Lines” with the NBA’s hypocrisy and its unholy relationship with China. And last but not least, I had time to talk through the Pray for China cities of the week, including one I will be seeing here in the next few days!
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2025-09-2755 minChina CompassChina’s WW2 Hubris│Tibet’s Grand Canyon is the World’s Deepest (19k ft! Dam!)(If you're wondering what the "dam" is about, or why it's mispelt (it's not), just listen...)
After a short intro, we jump into the first headline of the week: China Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Defeat of Japan and End of WW2 (1:16). Next, we jump right into China’s 60th Anniversary celebration of subjugating Tibet (12:01), followed by a look at the “run-of-the-river” dam being built in Tibet along a stretch of the river that flows through the world’s deepest canyon (16:51). Finally, today’s show ends with an extended interview with my buddy Jake, who tells some stories after work...
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2025-08-2300 minChina CompassShould We Want More (Or Less) Chinese Students in America? │Family Vacay in China?Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, back in OKC, but packing for our move to Malaysia this week! Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China. X is also the best way to contact me. Just follow and send a DM. You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com
After reintroducing myself and giving my China bonafides (0:40), I talk all about why Chinese students should or shouldn’t study in the USA (5:15). Next, we look at the Pray fo...
2025-06-1458 minChina CompassTrump's China Trade Truce In Trouble │Hide ‘N Seek with the Chinese PoliceWelcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, coming to you from the Pacific Northwest! Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). X is also the best way to contact me. Just follow and either tag me in a message or send a DM.
After discussing Trump’s China trade truce trouble and potential Chinese student deportations (1:00), I talk a bit about the Uyghur diaspora’s problems with Chinese spies and the mechanism China has used to con...
2025-05-3157 minChina CompassTrump Drinks Chinese Kool-Aid (Will China "Fully Open” To American Businesses?) │ Debating Trump vs China on Steve Deace ShowToday I first discuss Trump’s recent comments about China “opening up” to the US (1:21). Next, I share my tweet that made the Steve Deace show Wednesday, critiquing their response (15:41). Last, we finish up with our weekly Pray for China segment, including a few new stories and book recommendations (31:31).
Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, coming to you today (almost live?) from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). X is also the best w...
2025-05-1757 minChina CompassLive from Hong Kong: China Will “Never Kneel Down!” (Except On the Necks of Martyrs) │How Has Hong Kong Changed Since the Handover?Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, coming to you today (tomorrow?) from Hong Kong, my old stomping grounds!
I begin by talking about how Hong Kong has changed (or not) over the last 20 or so years, and look at a couple of recent news articles that deal with the changes (0:18). Next, I go into more detail about the Hong Kong changeover in 1997 (23:46). Then, I talk about China’s tariff situation and laughable propaganda attempt (35:30), before finishing with a moving missionary martyr story and our weekly Pray for...
2025-05-101h 03China CompassChinese Grandma Jailed (4 Years!) for Giving Away Bibles and Why You Should Ignore China’s "New" Missionary BanAfter a brief intro, I begin by looking at why Xi refuses to negotiate with Trump on tariffs (1:50). Next, I talk about the state of Christian publishing in China (8:45), followed by an extended look at some recent persecution of Chinese believers (16:23), Then, after a deep dive into the newly revised rules for the religious activities of foreigners in China (32:15), we finish with our weekly Pray for China segment (54:06).
Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray...
2025-04-2759 minChina CompassEaster in a Chinese Church │"Ignorant Hillbilly" Vance Insults China's Peasants │Bible Tariffs?Today I begin by remembering Borden of Yale’s death in April of 1913, as well as talking about what Easter looks like in China (1:13. Next, I go into a lengthy discussion on Vance’s comments on Chinese peasants, China’s reaction, and the reality of China’s urban vs rural divide (11:05). Lastly, I talk about whether or not tariffs will affect Bibles printed in China (53:00), followed by a short Pray for China segment right at the very end (57:00).
Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@c...
2025-04-2059 minChina CompassTariff Wars: China Digs In│Influencer Propaganda: Will the “Real” China Please Stand Up? (China CompassThis week I begin with going back over my China “bonifides” (0:00), before jumping into the crazy tariff war news from China, where I touch on many different aspects of the situation, and quote many different sources (9:17). Lastly, we have a more brief than usual Pray for China segment, which includes a couple of stories from when I set up my business in China back in 2007 (50:58).
Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post detailed daily reminders to pray for C...
2025-04-121h 01
China ShortCuts9th April 2025: China Responds to US Tariffs
This episode contains segments on:
China’s measures in response to the US tariffs on imports from China;European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds phone call with Chinese Premier Li Qiang; andChina extends anti-dumping probe into EU brandy
Listeners are also invited to attend the launch of the Chamber’s latest report Made in China 2025: The Cost of Technological Leadership on 16th April.
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We’d love to hear your feedback. Contact us at website@europeanchamber.com.cn.
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2025-04-0905 minChina CompassChina’s Trump Tariff Retaliation │Xi’s Disappearing Generals │Stolen PassportToday we start with news from China (Xi Jinping's Disappearing Generals, China’s Tariff Retaliation, Delay of Panama Canal Port Sale) (1:32), followed by an extended Pray for China segment, which includes a number of fun stories from my years in China (25:58).
Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post detailed daily reminders to pray for China (www.PrayforChina.us). BTW, X is also the best way to get in touch with me. Either tag me with a question or comment, or...
2025-04-0557 minChina CompassChina’s Economic Woes │Chinese Prostitution Grows │A Grief ObservedWe start with news about China’s economic woes (1:10), followed by our Pray for China segment, where I share stories (among other things) of fried frogs and prostitution (22:27). Finally, I share excerpts from the journals of the grieving missionary William Milne on the anniversary of his wife Rachel’s death (38:01).
Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post detailed daily reminders to pray for China (www.PrayforChina.us). BTW, X is also the best way to get in touch with me...
2025-03-2252 minChina CompassCritiquing a China Hawk / Redeeming DeepSeek? / China-HK vs Panama-USWelcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). Check out all of the other things we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us.
I begin by discussing a ministry that has blessed us (WMPress.org)(3:57), followed by a critique of Gordon Chang’s “tone” on his “Outstanding” podcast interview (11:05). Next, we work our way through this week’s China related news (20:58), some of which was discussed by Gordon Chang: redeeming DeepSeek, USAID’s China-focused NGOs, Asian Il...
2025-02-0956 minChina CompassChina’s Struggling Economy / Critiquing Carter / My First Letter Home from ChinaWelcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me with any questions or comments @ contact at PrayforChina dot us. You can also find easy links to everything we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us.
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First, I take a few minutes to look at China’s current struggles (1:30). Then I take another look at Jimmy Carter’s China legacy (8:03). Next I talk about my first true...
2025-01-1159 minChina CompassChina's Slowdown Helps US in Trade War / "I Don't Want Your Jesus" - Guilin Mountain ChiefWelcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me with any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com.
You can also find easy links to everything we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us!
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Today I begin by discussing the recent US-China Trade War (2:13), followed by the latest rule changes for tourist visits to China (12:39). Then I talk all about Gu...
2024-12-2157 minChina CompassThe Many Martyrs of Hebei / China’s “Mass Shootings” and Chinese “Statistics”Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me with any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. B.F. Westen is my pen name, for security reasons. If you want to see the missionary books I’ve published and learn more about our work, you can find easy links to everything @ PrayGiveGo.us!
Pray for China Province of the Week: Hebei
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2024-11-2443 minChina CompassChina’s South American Concubines & Wannabe Polygamy in Paradise (w/ Denny in "House Arrest")Welcome to China Compass! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me with any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. B.F. Westen is my pen name, for security reasons. If you want to see the missionary books I’ve published and learn more about our work, you can find easy links to everything @ PrayGiveGo.us!
Today I join my good friend and China ministry partner, Denny, as he continues in hou...
2024-11-1659 minChina CompassHeartbreaking Martyr Tales / First Impressions of Wuhan / China Reacts to Trump VictoryWelcome to China Compass! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me with any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. B.F. Westen is my pen name, for security reasons. If you want to see the missionary books I’ve published and learn more about our work, you can find easy links to everything @ PrayGiveGo.us!
Pray for our team in China right now!
China Reacts to Trum...
2024-11-1059 minCD Voice英语新闻丨China, Finland to expand tiesPresident Xi Jinping and Finnish President Alexander Stubb lauded the development of the China-Finland relationship over decades during their talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and agreed to deepen practical cooperation as well as expand people-to-people exchanges for greater progress in bilateral ties.Stubb, who took office in March, started his four-day state visit to China on Monday, which marked the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Finland was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic ties with China and the first Western country to sign...
2024-10-3105 minChina CompassWalz Gets China Propaganda Boost, Biden "Stabbed in the Back" / Yunnan Missionaries & MartyrsWelcome to China Compass! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me with any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. B.F. Westen is my pen name, for security reasons. If you want to see the missionary books I’ve published and learn more about our work, you can find easy links to everything @ PrayGiveGo.us!
The Memoirs of William Milne (200th Anniversary Edition!) is now live on Amazon:
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2024-10-121h 00China CompassThe 7 “Speak-Nots” of Modern China, Gladys Aylward: The Great Little Missionary, and the "Ghastly Summer of 1900"Welcome to China Compass! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. And if you want to learn more about everything we are doing, visit PrayGiveGo.us
I've been back from my trip to Malaysia, Thailand, Macau, and Hong Kong for a few days now…
The Memoirs of William Milne (Kindle and print versions) is now live on Amazon:
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2024-10-051h 00China CompassMillions of Unadoptable Babies, China's 3 Forbidden "T's", and the Martyrs of TianjinWelcome to China Compass! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. And if you want to learn more about everything we are doing, visit PrayGiveGo.us.
‘Matter of national pride’: Nationalism, not overpopulation, behind China foreign adoption ban
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-end-foreign-adoptions-national-pride-population-4605906
Pro-Life Training in China
https://www.passionlife.org/what-i-saw-in-china/
China’s 3 Forbidden “T’s”: Tibet, T...
2024-09-1455 min
China Books PodcastEp. 7: Why China's ahead in the green energy 'gold rush'China has bet big over the past couple of decades on how building up its renewable energy sector -- solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and their batteries, and the metals and minerals that make them all possible -- will help China achieve a dominant global position in an essential field. So far, with intensifying climate change making the need to speed the transition from fossil fuels to renewables ever more urgent, China is winning that bet. China's efforts, with fierce competition within its private sector spurred by government incentives, have driven down the global cost of so...
2024-04-0249 min
China Books PodcastEp. 5: China's Economic Challenges, ExplainedThe sizzle has come off of China's decades of economic growth, as the country contends with deflation, slumping consumer confidence, plummeting foreign investment, a cratered urban property sector, high local government debt, overcapacity in manufacturing, and a private sector cowed by government crackdowns, as well as a shrinking workforce and an aging population.For all that, China is still the world's second largest economy, the largest trading partner of most of the world's countries, and one of the world's biggest bilateral lenders. And China listed its economic growth rate in 2023 as a respectable 5.2 percent, causing more than...
2024-02-061h 09
China Books PodcastEp. 4: How "Leftover Women" may reshape China's futureA funny thing happened at the height of China's economic boom, as more and more Chinese women were getting college degrees, good jobs, and promising careers. The government launched a propaganda campaign, urging women to get married young, before they became "yellowed pearls". Leta Hong-Fincher captured that phenomenon in her book Leftover Women (2014). A decade later, with a new updated edition of Leftover Women just out, Leta joins the China Books podcast to talk about why China's Communist Party leaders are still so focused on micro-managing the personal lives of women. President Xi Jinping himself m...
2024-01-0247 min
China Books PodcastEp. 3: How China's Future Looked in the PastDreams of a better future have driven many a revolution, but not all have turned out the way the dreamers imagined. China's early revolutionaries, a century ago, aimed to rid the country of what they saw as corrupt capitalism and the world of colonialism and imperialism. Instead, they said, socialism would bring a future of peace, prosperity, equality, and social justice. Not all of that worked out. One of the dreamers was Chen Hansheng, a prominent Western-educated public intellectual who wrote, lectured, and taught in the United States while secretly working for the Soviet Comintern and C...
2023-12-0547 min
SwedPodSwedpod Episode 14: Meeting with Lars-Åke Severin, CEO of PSU ChinaFrom a Swedish Security Police to an entrepreneur in corporate risk management in China: Insights from Lars-Åke Severin, CEO of PSU China"Some of the risks are generated due to a lack of interest, a lack of understanding, a lack of knowledge, and a lack of involvement..." quoting from Lars-Åke Severin.In the 14th episode of the SwedCham podcast, Lars-Åke Severin, Founder and CEO of PSU China, shares his experiences and insights on Risk management for corporates and doing business in China. PSU China is the Corporate Security and Risk man...
2023-12-0528 min
China in the World10 Years of US-China Trade RelationsTo commemorate the 10th anniversary of the China in the World podcast, Carnegie China is launching a series of lookback episodes, using audio clips from previous interviews to put current international issues in context. For the fifth and final episode in this series, the podcast looks back on 10 years of US-China trade relations. US-China trade ties have undergone significant changes since the launch of the China in the World podcast. In March 2012, the United States, the EU, and Japan filed a dispute at the World Trade Organization over China’s quota on exporting rare earth metals. That sam...
2023-10-3136 min
China DispatchesEpisode 23: European companies’ dilemma about localising R&D into China
European companies’ dilemma about localising R&D into China
The European Chamber, in partnership with the Mercator Institute for China Studies, (MERICS) launched the joint-report China’s Innovation Ecosystem: The localisation dilemma on 21st April. The report was the second of a planned three rounds of surveys and interviews among the Chamber’s members on European companies’ research and development (R&D) activities in China.
In this episode, our host Mariann Nagy, policy and communications manager at the European Chamber, is joined by Kris Van Gasse, vice chair of the European Chamber’s R&D working group, and Jacob...
2023-05-2335 min
China in the WorldEmpires of Ideas: Higher Education in China and the United StatesIn this episode of the China in the World podcast, Paul Haenle speaks with William C. Kirby, T.M. Chang Professor of China Studies and Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard University. The discussion highlights Dr. Kirby’s new book, Empires of Ideas: Creating the Modern University from Germany to America to China (Harvard University Press: 2022). Kirby’s book chronicles two revolutions in higher education over the last two centuries–the birth of the research university and its integration with the liberal education model–drawing illuminating comparisons between notable universities in the United States, Germany, and China. Haenle a...
2023-05-0849 min
China DispatchesThe Journey to China
The Journey to China
In this two-year anniversary episode, we revisit what it is like to travel to China during the pandemic, having also focussed on this topic in the inaugural China Dispatches episode in September 2020. Hear from European Chamber insiders, States’ Representative Peter Ling-Vannerus, and staff members Robbie Jarvis, policy and communications manager, and Charlotte Svensson, policy and communications coordinator, as they discuss their individual experiences and the challenges they faced when trying to come or return to China in the past few weeks. Before the discussion begins, our host Gao Rui, senior marketing manager at the European Ch...
2022-09-1539 min
China in the WorldU.S.-China Relations Amid the War in UkraineAs President Biden wraps up his first year in office and as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens to reorient the international order, China watchers reflect on the evolution of U.S.-China relations since President Nixon’s first visit to China in February 1972. 50 years later, there remain significant risks and tensions in the U.S.-China relationship. How has the bilateral relationship changed since diplomatic normalization? What are the main features of Biden’s approach to China? How will Beijing’s position on the war in Ukraine impact U.S.-China ties and China’s place in the world? On...
2022-04-0542 min
Young China WatchersFilip Šebok on China in Central EuropeAs our European chapters continue a deep dive into the relations between China and the Visegrád Four countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia), we invited Czech analyst Filip Šebok to discuss China's role in Czech domestic politics and the future of the 17+1 initiative. Our host for this interview is Mirela Petkova, a former Junior Researcher at the EU & Global Affairs Unit at Clingendael, and a writer for the Young China Watchers editorial team.
If you'd like to find out more about developments in Central Europe regarding China, be sure to check out our recent webinar, in w...
2021-04-0921 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsU.S.-China Maritime Conflict and Dispute Management in the South China SeaAbout the speakers: ncuscr.org/event/dispute-management-south-china-sea
Tensions between the United States and China regarding the South China Sea are rising along with the recent broader breakdown of bilateral relations. The legitimacy of historical rights claims, entitlements and rights of other claimant states such as the Philippines and Vietnam, and the boundaries of freedom of navigation operations are among the central issues. Despite their differences, both the United States and China wish to avoid conflict and uphold professionalism at sea.
Is there any significant space for cooperation in South China Sea interactions beyond military engagement, including biodiversity protection and Coast...
2020-10-281h 28
NCUSCR EventsU.S.-China Maritime Conflict and Dispute Management in the South China SeaTensions between the United States and China regarding the South China Sea are rising along with the recent broader breakdown of bilateral relations. The legitimacy of historical rights claims, entitlements and rights of other claimant states such as the Philippines and Vietnam, and the boundaries of freedom of navigation operations are among the central issues. Despite their differences, both the United States and China wish to avoid conflict and uphold professionalism at sea. Is there any significant space for cooperation in South China Sea interactions beyond military engagement, including biodiversity protection and Coast Guard activities? What role...
2020-10-281h 28Young China WatchersU.S.-China Cyber Policy with Julia VooThis month, Sam sits down with Julia Voo, former head of YCW Beijing and current Research Director of the China Cyber Policy Initiative. The two discuss Julia’s recent paper, which explains how the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (USDFC) can help America compete with China in telecommunications investment in African and other developing markets.
Sam and Julia discuss the scope of China's digital silk road and the battle between the U.S. and China over internet infrastructure and influence throughout the Global South. Julia touched on the USDFC’s potential to "balance Chinese influence in developing mark...
2020-03-0919 minYoung China WatchersThe 2019 Young China Watchers ConferenceFor the final episode of the year, Sam presents a few highlights from the 2019 Young China Watchers Conference, held in partnership with the Lau China Institute at King’s College London.
The podcast begins with opening remarks from James Tunningley of YCW and Dr. Igor Rogelja of Lau China Institute. Tunningley provides an overview of a range of important events which took place over the past year, and introduces the theme of the conference, ‘PRC at 70: Behind the Headlines.’ Rogelja elaborates on the importance of transcending simplistic narratives, especially at a time when the debate over containment versus...
2019-12-1723 minYoung China WatchersU.S.–China Peace Talks With Oriana Skylar MastroIn August’s episode of the YCW Podcast, Sam speaks with Oriana Skylar Mastro, Assistant Professor of Security Studies at Georgetown University and an officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Oriana’s new book “The Costs of Conversation: Obstacles to Peace Talks in Wartime” explores case studies of conflicts in Asia, laying out a framework to explain why states do not engage diplomatically with their adversaries.
People sometimes assume that states are in frequent contact while in conflict. Oriana argues that this is not the case. She points out that in the majority of conflicts since the S...
2019-08-0223 minYoung China WatchersThe Brokers of China's Development With Kyle JarosFor this month’s episode, Sam sat down with Kyle Jaros, Associate Professor in the Political Economy of China at the University of Oxford.
They discussed Kyle’s new book, “China’s Urban Champions: The Politics of Spatial Development”, which took four provincial case studies in Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Hunan, Jiangxi and analyzed the relationships between local leaders, provincial leaders, and Beijing, as well as the roles occupied by other regional stakeholders. Kyle talked about his research methods, decisions, and challenges, highlighting his goal to cover issues unique to each province as well as identity their points of overlap.
2019-07-0418 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsNicholas Lardy: The End of Economic Reform in China?In his new book, The State Strikes Back: The End of Economic Reform in China?, NCUSCR Vice Chair Nicholas R. Lardy of the Peterson Institute for International Economics draws upon new data to trace how Chinese President Xi Jinping's support of state-owned enterprises has begun to diminish the role of the market and private firms in China's economy. Dr. Lardy argues that China has the potential to match growth rates from previous decades, but only if it returns to a path of market-oriented reforms. At a National Committee corporate member luncheon on March 8, 2019, Dr. Lardy discussed the impact of revived...
2019-03-121h 12
China Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesLisa Randall: China’s Ambition In Building Particle Collider Can Be "Ground-Breaking"As moviegoers were mesmerized by the futuristic stories in Christopher Nolan's science fiction film Interstellar, Harvard University's theoretical physicist Lisa Randall says the high-grossing movie - even though "technically accurate" - failed to illustrate the type of extra dimensions she tries to picture in her own mind.
"They have to make it [the fifth dimension] visible to people looking at the screen, which means that some of the subtle effects - that are on scales that you'd never be able to see with your naked eyes, won't be shown in the movie," Randall explains in a recent interview with China...
2018-11-1321 minChina Money Podcast - Audio EpisodesHao Jingfang: China Faces Challenges To Succeed In Fundamental Research Due To Short-Term ThinkingJack Ma said last month that China needs to focus on "new manufacturing", while the U.S. launched a trade war in order to bring "old manufacturing" back to the world's largest economy.
Putting the contrast aside, the focus on new manufacturing has never been stronger in China. Efforts to build smart factories and government subsidies toward the initiative are growing across the country.
A recent report published by the China Development Research Foundation, a think tank initiated by the Development Research Center of the State Council, documented some of such campaigns.
In one example, Dongguan, a small city in...
2018-10-0913 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsHistory of China’s Foreign Relations: Author Interview - John GarverDr. John Garver, author of China’s Quest: The History of the Foreign Relations of the People’s Republic of China discussed his book with National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Vice President Jan Berris on April 14, 2016 in New York City.
When the People’s Republic of China was established in 1949, China was in a state of disarray. Decades of occupation and civil war had left the country fractured and impoverished. The nation embarked on an ambitious effort to overhaul its economic and political systems. While its domestic agenda was the priority for the Communist Party of China, China had to...
2018-03-0728 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsChina’s Economy: Interview with Author Arthur KroeberOn August 24, 2015, global financial markets plunged following China’s “Black Monday,” the largest sell-off in the history of the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Following a burst in the stock market bubble in June 2015, trillions of dollars were erased from the stock index throughout the summer, with the largest day of losses hitting on Black Monday. The sheer scale of the stock market crash, accompanied by weak manufacturing data and an unexpected devaluation of China’s currency exacerbated long held concerns by some economists that China’s economic development was unstable. In his new book, China’s Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know, Arthur...
2018-03-0716 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsThe Business Environment in China: John Frisbie, USCBC PresidentHeading into 2016, some expected a sharp decline in China’s economic growth. So far, China has avoided a hard landing and continues to meet its modified growth targets, but the slowdown is clearly real. As China adjusts to its “new normal,” business leaders remain anxious about the long term prospects of the world’s second largest economy. Concerned about lagging structural reforms, high corporate debt ratios, stock market volatility, and hesitant policy responses, market sentiment is softening, and uncertainty prevails. Slowing growth has also reduced American corporate profits, but China is still the most attractive emerging market in the world, and most...
2018-03-0714 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsHoward French: How the Past Shapes China’s Push for PowerAuthor Howard French discusses his new book Everything Under the Heavens: How the Past Shapes China's Push for Global Power. Until the mid-19th century, China occupied the premier place in East Asia’s political order. Exercising cultural and political hegemony through a set of tributary relationships with its neighbors, China’s imperial bureaucrats developed a conception of rule different from the Westphalian idea of individual nation states. After more than a century of political turmoil, China is once again asserting itself on the global stage, and many observers have interpreted China’s present ambitions as an attempt to restore its fo...
2018-03-0725 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsJames Stent: China's Banking: The Untold StoryChina watchers have long predicted the imminent collapse of China’s banking system. Between increased reliance on unstable funding sources, and an expanding credit to GDP gap, experts’ concerns are not unwarranted. Yet the collapse has not happened. In China’s Banking Transformation: The Untold Story, former banking director James Stent looks at what the experts have been missing, and why their predictions have not materialized. On June 5, 2017, Mr. Stent joined National Committee President Stephen Orlins for a discussion of his book, his views on the Chinese banking sector, and what they mean for our understanding of China’s political economy...
2018-03-0714 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsCheng Li on the Rising Influence of Think Tanks in ChinaA call to action by President Xi Jinping has led to significant resources being devoted to the development and expansion of China’s think tanks. While some critics have derided them as “tanks without thinkers,” China’s think tanks play a growing part in the crafting of domestic and foreign policies. In addition, their connections to party leadership make them an invaluable window through which foreign scholars and officials can observe both the Chinese intellectual discourse and policymaking process.
In a pioneering new study, The Power of Ideas: The Rising Influence of Thinkers and Think Tanks in China, Dr. Cheng Li of th...
2018-03-0717 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsHistory of China’s Foreign Relations: Author John GarverDr. John Garver, author of China's Quest: The History of the Foreign Relations of the People's Republic of China discussed his book with National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Vice President Jan Berris on April 14, 2016 in New York City.
When the People's Republic of China was established in 1949, China was in a state of disarray. Decades of occupation and civil war had left the country fractured and impoverished. The nation embarked on an ambitious effort to overhaul its economic and political systems. While its domestic agenda was the priority for the Communist Party of China, China had to develop...
2018-03-071h 07
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsBusiness Environment in China – USCBC Survey: John FrisbieHeading into 2016, some expected a sharp decline in China’s economic growth. So far, China has avoided a hard landing and continues to meet its modified growth targets, but the slowdown is clearly real. As China adjusts to its “new normal,” business leaders remain anxious about the long term prospects of the world’s second largest economy. Slowing growth has reduced American corporate profits, but China is still the most attractive emerging market in the world, and most companies have decided to stay. The US-China Business Council’s (USCBC) Annual Membership Survey captures how American companies view the changing business environmen...
2018-03-0727 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsHow the Past Shapes China’s Push for Power: Author Howard FrenchAuthor Howard French discusses his new book Everything Under the Heavens: How the Past Shapes China's Push for Global Power. Until the mid-19th century, China occupied the premier place in East Asia’s political order. Exercising cultural and political hegemony through a set of tributary relationships with its neighbors, China’s imperial bureaucrats developed a conception of rule different from the Westphalian idea of individual nation states. After more than a century of political turmoil, China is once again asserting itself on the global stage, and many observers have interpreted China’s present ambitions as an attempt to restore its fo...
2018-03-071h 23
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsSocial Assistance in China: Author Qin GaoEven as the China’s economic reforms in the 1980s and 90s laid the foundation for it to become an economic powerhouse, increasingly wide gaps opened up between rich and poor, leaving behind those ill equipped to compete in a market economy. The massive changes taking place were also reflected in the uneven distribution of social welfare benefits, which tended to accrue to those best positioned to succeed under the new system. In 1993, Shanghai implemented a minimum livelihood guarantee or dibao, an anti-poverty safety net. Since then, the program has expanded throughout China and is centrally regulated. Today, it serves as...
2018-03-071h 13
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsChina's Banking: The Untold Story - James StentChina watchers have long predicted the imminent collapse of China’s banking system. Between increased reliance on unstable funding sources, and an expanding credit to GDP gap, experts’ concerns are not unwarranted. Yet the collapse has not happened. In China’s Banking Transformation: The Untold Story, former banking director James Stent looks at what the experts have been missing, and why their predictions have not materialized. On June 5, 2017, Mr. Stent joined National Committee President Stephen Orlins for a discussion of his book, his views on the Chinese banking sector, and what they mean for our understanding of China’s political economy...
2018-03-071h 11
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsCheng Li on the Rising Influence of Think Tanks in ChinaA call to action by President Xi Jinping has led to significant resources being devoted to the development and expansion of China’s think tanks. While some critics have derided them as “tanks without thinkers,” China’s think tanks play a growing part in the crafting of domestic and foreign policies. In addition, their connections to party leadership make them an invaluable window through which foreign scholars and officials can observe both the Chinese intellectual discourse and policymaking process. In a pioneering new study, The Power of Ideas: The Rising Influence of Thinkers and Think Tanks in China, Dr. Cheng Li of th...
2018-03-071h 01
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsMary Gallagher: Authoritarian Legality in ChinaOver the last three and a half decades, China’s rise has largely been underpinned by two great transitions: from socialism to capitalism, and from agriculture to industry. The workplace and the institutions that govern it have served as the critical link that enabled these transitions to take place. As these processes continue, the interests of the central government and Chinese workers have converged upon improved working conditions and formalization of employment. Workers have naturally sought greater security in their new urban homes, and China’s leaders have seen the long-term strategic utility of better labor laws as the country move...
2018-03-071h 07
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsMary Gallagher: Authoritarian Legality in ChinaOver the last three and a half decades, China’s rise has largely been underpinned by two great transitions: from socialism to capitalism, and from agriculture to industry. The workplace and the institutions that govern it have served as the critical link that enabled these transitions to take place. As these processes continue, the interests of the central government and Chinese workers have converged upon improved working conditions and formalization of employment. Workers have naturally sought greater security in their new urban homes, and China’s leaders have seen the long-term strategic utility of better labor laws as the country move...
2018-03-0717 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsZhu Feng: Maritime Issues in the South China SeaZhu Feng, director of China Center for Collaborative Studies of the South China Sea at Nanjing University, discusses maritime issues involving China, including China's island construction in the South China Sea, Chinese engagement in international boundary dispute mechanisms, and the effect of China's relative size as a factor in maritime discussions.
Zhu Feng, who is also a senior researcher at the China Center for Peace and Development and a professor at Peking University's School of International Studies, was interviewed in New York City by National Committee Senior Program Officer Haini Guo on April 18, 2015; he was in New York to participate...
2018-03-0219 min