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Battle Lines‘Russia is now but China is the long-term threat’ - reporter roundtableWill there be a Ukraine peace deal this year? What's it like to be a reporter in China? Is Labour too wishy-washy on defence? And which conflicts should we be paying more attention to?Venetia Rainey is joined by defence editor Danielle Sheridan, senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan and Ukraine: The Latest host Adelie Pojzman-Pontay to discuss the biggest stories of the year so far. Plus, they reflect on what it’s like to be a foreign correspondent and the unique advantages and challenges of being a woman reporting on war and defence, inc...2025-05-0546 min
Ukraine: The Latest'No Pause, No Mercy': Putin's forces 'surge' despite Trump threats and ceasefire offerDay 1,162.Today, as Russian troops intensify offensive operations in several oblasts – Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson – we talk about the latest conversations amongst the coalition of the willing, where the tone is decidedly pessimistic. Then we do a deeper dive into the latest positions of China, Turkey, and Syria in relation to the war. Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer) @Adeliepjz on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on X.Content Referenced:SIG...2025-04-3039 min
Battle LinesTrump edition: Blowing up the global economy to take on ChinaWhat began as Donald Trump’s sweeping trade war against much of the world has sharpened into a tense standoff between two global giants: the United States and China. While Trump eased or delayed tariffs on many countries, China remained the outlier — and the economic tensions have only intensified. In this episode, we trace how the trade war has evolved, why China is still firmly in the firing line, and what the economic implications could be for both nations.We’ll hear from Kelly Ann Shaw, who advised President Trump on global trade during his first term...2025-04-1142 min
Battle LinesTrump Edition: US president unleashed on Gaza, tariffs and ChinaIn a shock announcement this week Donald Trump said he would ‘take over’ Gaza, ‘own’ it and called for Palestinians to be 'resettled' in neighbouring countries, prompting concerns over ethnic cleansing. Venetia Rainey catches up with The Telegraph’s woman in Washington Katie O'Neill about it and asks military expert Linda Robinson about the feasibility of Trump’s proposed plan.Plus: The Telegraph’s former Beijing correspondent Sophia Yan explains why China retaliated to US tariffs and what lessons were learned from dealing with Donald Trump in his first term.Contact us with feedback or id...2025-02-0739 min
Battle LinesInside Homs with Syria's White HelmetsOn today’s episode we speak to Farouq Habib from Syria’s White Helmets about returning to his home city of Homs for the first time in over a decade. He tells us about the devastation Bashar al-Assad wreaked across Syria, and how the country can heal now that the regime has fallen. Plus: The Telegraph’s senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan has been on the Turkish-Syrian border. She’s been speaking to refugees excited to finally be able to go back, but also to Turkish Alawites who continue to have an affinity for Assad. Rea...2024-12-1336 minBattle LinesInside Russia's secret Libyan airbaseRoland Oliphant speaks with The Telegraph’s senior correspondent Sophia Yan about her analysis of satellite images showing Russia ramping up its military presence in the African state. Plus: The Telegraph’s James Rothwell on how children are being recruited to carry out gang killings in Sweden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0637 minBattle LinesIsrael's Oasis of Peace one year laterIn this bonus episode of Battle Lines, Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan checks back in on year later with two friends, Adam Ben-Shabbat and Nadim Tali, who grew up in a village known as the 'Oasis of Peace'. This village, situated between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, is the only village in Israel where Palestinians and Jewish Israelis choose to live together. How is the village dealing with the ongoing war and how do the two friends feel things have changed?Contributors:Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on X.Adam Ben-Shabbat2024-10-0931 minBattle LinesWhy Israel attacked Hezbollah and what will happen next in LebanonOn today's episode we have a special round table with co-hosts Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant who are joined by senior foreign correspondent, Sophia Yan. We'll be talking about the attack on Hezbollah, what it's like reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the challenges of being a foreign correspondent.ContributorsVenetia RaineyRoland OliphantSophia Yan ReadLong arm of China looms over one of the world’s last Uyghur bookshops by Sophia Yan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...2024-09-2039 minBattle LinesIsrael's West Bank raid & Al Qaeda linked attack in Burkina FasoThis week we discuss the biggest Israeli military operation in the West Bank since the Second Intifada and Hezbollah's rocket attack against Israel. We also take a trip into the skies above Gaza with one of our reporters for a rare bird's eye glimpse into the territory. Plus, an al Qaeda linked group has been accused of murdering hundreds of people in Burkina Faso. We discuss jihadists and the security situation in the Sahel region.ContributorsVenetia RaineySophia YanBen Farmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...2024-08-3029 minBattle LinesPolitical extremism in America, China's secret military base in TajikistanOn today's episode, we check in with Deputy US Editor Rozina Sabur about what the assassination attempt against Donald Trump tells us about political extremism in the United States. Then Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan reports on a secret military base in Tajikistan at the heart of China's plans to challenge Russia for dominance in Central Asia. ContributorsRoland Oliphant (Host)Rozina Sabur (Deputy US Editor)Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent)ReadChina constructs secret Tajikistan military base amid fears of Taliban by Sophia Yan2024-07-1941 minBattle LinesIsrael hostage rescue, far-right gains in EU election, judges resign in Hong KongOn today’s episode we check in with Telegraph correspondent Nicola Smith about the controversy surrounding Israel’s hostage rescue, the latest ceasefire talks and could a full scale conflict break out with Lebanon. Then we spoke with Europe editor James Crisp about the surprising gains by the far right in the EU elections. Finally Senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan explains why three judges have quit the courts in Hong Kong this week.ContributorsRoland Oliphant (Host) @rolandoliphant on xNicola Smith (Asia correspondent) @niccijsmith on XJames Crisp (Europe edit...2024-06-1443 minBattle LinesBlood, chaos and suffering: Six month anniversary of the Israel-Gaza warIn this episode of Battle Lines, we reflect on the upcoming 6 month anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel that sparked an invasion of Gaza. We speak to the Telegraph’s Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan as they reflect on the past 6 months and what the future holds for Israel, Hamas, and a Palestinian state.ContributorsDavid Knowles (Host) @djknowles22 on XNataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X. Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent) @sophia_yan on XRead...2024-04-0536 minBattle LinesChina's hacking campaign exposed, the Baltic states prepare for war & Tensions rise between Armenia and AzerbaijanIn this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to the Telegraph’s Chief Political Correspondent Camilla Turner and US Editor Tony Diver on an alleged Chinese hacking plot against the UK and the US. Then we speak to Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan on her visit to Latvia to understand how the Baltic nations are mobilising to counter any future attack by the Russian Federation. Finally, we speak to Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant on the rising tensions after decades of conflict, between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Contributors David Knowles (Host) @djknowles22 on XC...2024-03-2945 min
Building a Better WorldThe Future of Digital Media: A Deep Dive with Sophia Yan on Blockchain, NFTs, and Battling MisinformationCovered Topics:● Sophia Yan's Background● Origin of Numbers Protocol● Challenges in Digital Media● Blockchain Technology● Incorporation of NFTs and Crypto● Evolution into Web3.● Generative AI and Creator Concerns● Partnership with Super WorldKey Highlights:● Combatting Misinformation with Blockchain: Numbers Protocol's innovativeapproach to preserving the authenticity of digital content using blockchaintechnology.● Empowering Creators in the NFT Marketplace: How Numbers Protocol aidscreators in protecting and monetizing their digital artwork in the NFT space.● Adapting to the Evolution of AI: Strategies to embrace AI in conte...2024-03-1535 minBattle LinesInvasion of Rafah, US push for ceasefire & two years of war in UkraineIn this episode of Battle Lines, Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan tells us about Israel's plans for an invasion of Rafah, the humanitarian crisis in the north, and where China stands on a ceasefire. Then we speak to Deputy US Editor Rozina Sabur about the US push for a ceasefire. Finally we check in with David Knowles who is in Kyiv as the second year anniversary of the Russian invasion is upon us.Contributors:Venetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on XSophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on X.2024-02-2329 minBattle LinesInside the 'Oasis of Peace' in IsraelIn this bonus episode of Battle Lines, Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan speaks to two friends, Adam Ben-Shabbat and Nadim Tali, who grew up in a village known as the 'Oasis of Peace'. This village, situated between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, is the only village in Israel where Palestinians and Jewish Israelis choose to live together. Adam and Nadim's friendship faced challenges after Adam decided to join the Israel Defence Force as a reservist in the wake of the October 7th attacks. Nadim meanwhile has had family members killed in Gaza. Despite the tensions, Adam and Nadim remain close...2024-02-1423 min
Ukraine: The LatestZelensky says ‘reset’ of top brass is incoming & Latvia boosts defence in face of Russian aggressionDay 709. Today, Zelensky says he is considering a “reset” to replace several senior officials amid rumours he plans to fire the head of Ukraine’s army. Plus, Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin runs into problems with his presidential bid and Sophia Yan interviews Latvian Foreign Minister as the country boosts its defensive readiness in light of Moscow’s aggression.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Sophia Yan (Senior Forei...2024-02-0554 minBattle LinesArmy chief says public face call-up if UK goes to war with Russia & hostage families protest in IsraelIn this episode of Battle Lines, Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan discusses her agenda setting front page story about how a top British General believes the British Army is too small and that the government may need to ‘mobilise the nation’ in the event of conflict with Russia. Then we hear from Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan about the latest news from Israel and the region. Finally, Economics Reporter Melissa Lawford gives us her take on the impact of the attacks in the Red Sea on global trade and the economy.Cont...2024-01-2640 minBattle LinesIran & Pakistan trade airstrikes, Myanmar's civil war & who are the Houthis?In this episode of Battle Lines, Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan and Middle East Correspondent Natalia Vasilyeva bring us updates from the region as Iran and Pakistan trade missile strikes and the war in Gaza continues. Plus Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant looks at the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen, and explains where they come from and who their friends are.Finally, we go to our Asia Correspondent, Nicola Smith, who analyses the continuing civil war in Myanmar as a rebel alliance pushes back the military junta's troops. Contributors:David Kno...2024-01-1952 minBattle LinesBlow to Beijing as Taiwan chooses candidate Xi fears the mostIn this bonus episode of Battle Lines, we take a look at the Taiwanese election, and what it means for the region, with Asia Correspondent Nicola Smith and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan. Taiwan, which the Chinese Communist Party claims as its own territory, represents one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints, with the potential to ignite a global war.The general election is one of the most consequential of the 70+ polls being held around the world this year, determining how the island of 23.5 million people will manage its ties with China over the nex...2024-01-1629 minBattle LinesUK & US strike Houthi positions in Red Sea barrage and Ecuador in state of emergency after drug boss’s prison breakIn this episode of Battle Lines, Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan and Telegraph writer Tom Sharpe bring the latest news and analysis from the Red Sea, as Britain and America strike Houthi positions after months of attacks on civilian and military vessels. Then Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva updates us from Israel as the IDF continues to battle Hamas across Gaza, and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan describes how the Chinese state forced ethnic Kazakhs to round up Muslim families in Xinjiang who were then never seen again.Finally, journalist and academic Mathew Charles s...2024-01-1257 minBattle Lines'Christmas is officially cancelled in Bethlehem'In this episode of Battle Lines, Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva joins us from Bethlehem in the West Bank to bring us up to date with the news from the Israeli assault on the Gaza strip, and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan talks us through her analysis of Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and asks how the war has impacted his chances of political survival. Plus more than a month on from the start of Israeli ground operations in Gaza, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon shares his thoughts on the tactics and effectiveness of the IDF. Cont...2023-12-1539 minBattle LinesIsrael attacks Khan Younis in the south & a dispatch from Gaza'Children think that their father is a superhero, but I cannot do anything for them': a dispatch from GazaIn this episode of Battle Lines, Middle East Correspondent Natalia Vasilyeva and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan both join us from on the ground in Israel, and Sophia guides us through the experience of Gazan journalist Sami Abu Salem and how his life has altered forever after October 7th.Plus we hear from Ilay David, who is calling for the world not to forget the Hamas hostages still waiting to be released, like his brother Evyatar.2023-12-0852 minBattle Lines‘If the Middle East sneezes, Europe catches a cold': Interview with Lebanon's Minister for Foreign AffairsThe view from LebanonIn this bonus episode of Battle Lines, Sophia Yan brings us her interview with Lebanon's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Abdallah Bou Habib. They discuss how the war in Israel and Gaza is impacting his country and the wider region, and what role the US and Britain have to play in resolving the conflict. Contributors:Sophia Yan (Host, Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on X.Abdallah Bou Habib (Lebanon's Minister for Foreign Affairs).Read: Britain must take more responsibility for Israel-Hamas war, says Lebanon, by S...2023-11-2829 minBattle LinesIsrael hunts for Hamas while Gaza's hospitals collapseA warning this week that this episode contains graphic language that some listeners might find distressing. In this episode of Battle Lines, Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan, analyses some of the diplomatic moves made by Middle Eastern states close to the conflict.Telegraph Global Health Reporter Lilia Sebouai updates us on the conditions In Gaza’s hospitals, and Foreign Reporter Verity Bowman talks us through the Israeli assault on the Al-Shifa hospital. Plus Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan explains how the war in Israel and Gaza impacted British society on Armistice Day.Cont...2023-11-1734 minBattle LinesIsrael 'cuts Gaza in two', disagreements with the UN & Gaza's hospitals on the brinkA warning this week that this episode contains graphic language that some listeners might find distressing. In this episode of Battle Lines, Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan brings us up to date on the major news of the week from the region, Telegraph Global Health Reporter Lilia Sebouai speaks about the devastating plight of Gaza’s hospitals and Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva explains the bad blood between Israel and the UN.Plus Assistant Comment Editor Francis Dearnley gives a potted history of the now infamous Balfour Declaration. Contributors:David Know...2023-11-1047 min
Ukraine: The LatestBattle Lines: Israeli troops push deep into Gaza & investigating Hamas' property portfolioA warning this week that this episode contains graphics language that some listeners might find distressing. In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan, Middle East correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan.Danielle speaks about the Israeli forensics teams searching through ash as they look for teeth to identify Hamas victims, Sophia takes us inside her investigation into Hamas assets in Turkey, and Nataliya explains her reporting into the experiences of the Israeli Bedouin. Plus Assistant Comment Editor Francis Dearnley takes on the difficult task of...2023-11-0457 minBattle LinesIsraeli troops push deep into Gaza & investigating Hamas' property portfolioA warning this week that this episode contains graphic language that some listeners might find distressing. In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan, Middle East correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan.Danielle speaks about the Israeli forensics teams searching through ash as they look for teeth to identify Hamas victims, Sophia takes us inside her investigation into Hamas assets in Turkey, and Nataliya explains her reporting into the experiences of the Israeli Bedouin. Plus Assistant Comment Editor Francis Dearnley takes on the difficult task of...2023-11-0357 min
Ukraine: The LatestBattle Lines: Watching unedited footage of Hamas atrocities, on the ground in the West Bank, and China's wave of anti-semitismThis episode of Battle Lines was released on Friday 27th of October, before Israel’s overnight strikes on Gaza. NB: This episode of Battle Lines contains descriptions of extreme violence and murder, plus details of antisemitism. We would not advise listening to this episode with children present.In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan and Middle East correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about their reporting on the ground in Israel and the West Bank.They talk about the harrowing experience of watching a screening of Hamas murders, speaking to lo...2023-10-2847 minBattle LinesWatching unedited footage of Hamas atrocities, on the ground in the West Bank, and China's wave of anti-semitismNB: This episode of Battle Lines contains descriptions of extreme violence and murder, plus details of antisemitism. We would not advise listening to this episode with children present.In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan and Middle East correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about their reporting on the ground in Israel and the West Bank.They talk about the harrowing experience of watching a screening of Hamas murders, speaking to locals in the West Bank where tension with Israel and clashes with settlers is increasing & attending a Shabbat dinner in Tel...2023-10-2747 min
NüVoicesTaiwan's LGBTQ History with Wen LiuIn this week's episode, we delve deep into the LGBTQ movement in Taiwan. Our guest, Wen Liu, brings her expertise as an assistant research professor at Academia Sinica, adding valuable insights into the history and evolution of queer rights in Taiwan.Wen Liu and our host, Sophia Yan, explore the movement's origins, its pivotal moments, and the courageous individuals who paved the way for progress.Furthermore, the conversation touches on the challenges that lie ahead for the LGBTQ community in Taiwan, providing a nuanced understanding of the ongoing struggles and areas that require attention and...2023-10-2529 min
Ukraine: The LatestBattle Lines: Israel-Gaza - Introducing our new podcast"The smell of bodies hangs in the air"As Israel’s IDF pounds the Gaza Strip after a surprise attack of Hamas Terrorists killed over a thousand Israelis, soldiers and civilians the world looks on in horror as the war rages on.Battle Lines, a new podcast from The Telegraph, combines on the ground reporting with analytical expertise to aid the listener to better under the course of the conflict. The new weekly podcast will bring the best of The Telegraph’s Israel-Palestine reporting in one place and will be a crucial resource for anyone hopi...2023-10-2137 minBattle Lines"The smell of bodies hangs in the air" - reporting on the ground in IsraelIn this first episode of Battle Lines, The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you analysis on the war taking place in Israel and the Gaza Strip, after a surprise attack of Hamas Terrorists a few weeks ago, from what it's like reporting on the ground to what we know about the other global actors keeping a close eye on the war.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia...2023-10-2037 minUkraine: The LatestRussia's Surovikin line begins to buckle & analysing shifting Chinese and Russian influence in Central AsiaDay 561. Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, analyse the continuing strikes on Ukrainian ports in the region south-west of Odesa, and hear from our Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant who’s on the ground in Ukraine.Watch "Kidnappings and ghost towns on China’s Belt and Road: 10 years of Xi Jinping’s masterplan" here or paste the link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkhNnsvhyPYWatch Francis' video episode of Defence in Depth on 'Putin's Top 3 Lies: from WWII to modern Ukraine': https://youtu.be/_mdvqJy-zVk?si=Ky8-NpS...2023-09-0846 minNüVoicesA Conversation with Yun-Ching Ko on the Taiwan Innocence ProjectHappy end of summer! We're continuing our Taiwan series with Yun-Ching Ko, campaign director for the Taiwan Innocence Project (TIP), the only NGO in Taiwan that's committed to exonerating the wrongfully convicted by providing legal services and working to reform the judicial system. In this episode, Ko delves into her work with host Sophia Yan and discusses cases she has worked on. Those interested in criminal justice won't want to miss this episode. About TIP: "Taiwan Innocence Project (TIP) was founded in 2012 to address the issue of wrongful conviction in Taiwan.We provide pro bono l...2023-09-0741 min
OdatvGÜNCEL | Chat GPT'ye sorduk, kim bu Sophia | Gelecekte insanlığı t*hdit edebilir mi?Geçtiğimiz günlerde Oğuzhan Uğur'un sunduğu Babalatv'de tanıtımı yayınlanan, ilk insansı robot Sophia'nın konuk olduğu program sosyal medyada oldukça ilgi gördü. Sophia'nın sorulara verdiği yanıtlar kimi zaman güldürse de kimi zaman izleyenleri ürküttü. Biz de bir yapay zeka dik modeli olan Chat GPT'ye Sophia hakkındaki düşüncelerini merak ettik sorduk. İyi seyirler.2023-08-2903 minNüVoicesOur 100th Episode Special! Remembering Coco Lee, Janet Yellen's Visit to China, and MoreThis week, we’ve reached the 100th episode of the NüVoices podcast! To celebrate, we’ve brought together hosts Megan Cattel, Solarina Ho, and Sophia Yan for a panel discussion with a grab-bag of topics – from geopolitical current events to pop culture. We’ll be discussing the recent news of Coco Lee’s death, and the hosts share their favorite songs as well as what the singer meant to them. They’ll also dive into U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing during a time of worsening relations between the two countries. On a slightl...2023-07-2650 minUkraine: The LatestHow Russia is brainwashing Ukrainian children and evaluating Ukraine's counter-offensiveDay 509.Today, we bring you news from across the front lines, report on how Russia brainwashing Ukrainian children & try and evaluate the Ukrainian counter offensive.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Verity Bowman (Journalist). @VerityBowman on Twitter. With thanks to Liza Karsanidi, https://helpingtoleave.org/en How Russia is brainwashing Ukrainian children to ‘use as wea...2023-07-181h 08NüVoicesIntroducing our Taiwan Mini-Series: Yu-Jie Chen on China-Taiwan relationsFor the next half year leading up to the elections in Taiwan, we will be bringing you a mini-series focusing entirely on the island, from domestic politics to its relationship to neighboring China.For this first installment of the Taiwan mini-series, host Sophia Yan speaks to Yu-Jie Chen, an assistant research fellow from Academic Sinica who focuses on Human Rights and International relations with a specific focus on cross-strait relations.Not only does Yu-Jie provide listeners with one of the clearest, most succinct summaries of three hundred years of Taiwanese history, but she also delves...2023-07-1243 min
Seeds of Sunshine - A mother-daughter podcastThe Five Pillars of Healing with Yan Huang, Singapore Cancer SurvivorEpisode 48 SEASON TWO COMING IN JULY! Stay tuned! Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how Yan Huang has overcome cancer and now helps others live their best and healthiest lives. Yan Huang is a young adult cancer survivor, living cancer-free in Singapore for the last 15 years. As a certified and trained integrative health coach and movement teacher, Yan helps cancer survivors cultivate their health resiliency and immunity with her signature R4CS 5-pillar method. Her clients call her the “pivotal...2023-06-1433 min
Seeds of Sunshine - A mother-daughter podcastThe Five Pillars of Healing with Singapore Cancer SurvivorEpisode 48SEASON TWO COMING IN JULY! Stay tuned! Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about the five pillars of healing with Yan Huang, Singapore's cancer survivor, as well as how cancer at 23 changed the trajectory of her career and taught her to take the road less traveled. Yan, the Pivotal Healer, is a long-term young adult cancer survivor living cancer-free in Singapore for the last 15 years. As a certified women's integrative health coach, Qi movement teacher, energy healing practitioner, and serial...2023-06-1433 minUkraine: The LatestRussia 'will bomb any country that arrests Putin' & Xi's fateful final words in MoscowDay 392.Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine, the latest on diplomatic moves across Europe and an interview with Sophia Yan, The Telegraph’s China Correspondent, to get her analysis on President Xi’s visit to Moscow. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Venetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor). @VenetiaRainey on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). @Sophia_Yan on Twitter.To support our work, subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: u...2023-03-2350 minUkraine: The LatestBakhmut on the edge & inside Putin's secret palaceDay 372Today, we bring you updates from the front lines in Ukraine as the situation in Bakhmut worsens and analyse the fringe Russian fighters who claim responsibility for raiding border villages in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast. Plus, we get the view from China, as Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko visits Beijing.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).Sophia Yan (China Correspondent).Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent).Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk2023-03-0344 minUkraine: The LatestGermany says “nein” at Ramstein & China plays both sidesDay: 331. Today, as the long-awaited Ramstein summit begins, we discuss the very latest political manoeuvrings in Germany and elsewhere – from the latest military donations to Ukraine, to the war of words fast-developing within the European alliance against Russian aggression.Plus, it’s Chinese New Year on Sunday, so an opportune moment to re-focus our attention to a country playing an increasingly important role in the war. We talk again to the Telegraph’s China Correspondent, Sophia Yan.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twit...2023-01-2054 minNüVoicesOur 2022 Year-End Recap: A Discussion with the NüVoices Podcast TeamAs 2022 draws to a close, so must this season of the NüVoices podcast. But fear not! Before we sign off for a winter hiatus, we wanted to bring together our team to reflect on the past year. Joanna Chiu, Rui Zhong, Solarina Ho, Megan Cattel, and Saga Ringmar come together to discuss our podcast's highlights, our favorite episodes, and what we hope to achieve next year. We also delve into the anti-COVID lockdown protests that swept China late last month in response to the apartment fire in Urumqi that claimed the lives of ten people. Lastly, c...2022-12-1446 min
Bed of Lies5: What next for China and Xi Jinping?Spoiler Alert. Make sure you're fully caught up on the series before listening to this bonus episode.Join the Telegraph's award-winning China correspondent Sophia Yan and senior foreign correspondent Roland Oliphant as they explore how likely a conflict for Taiwan is, what we've learned from the G20 this week and how long Xi Jinping will really last.We also catch up with Sophia about what life has been like since leaving China.Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/dictator |Read How to build a democratic dic...2022-11-1845 min
VandyVoxEpisode 38 - "The Misinformation Spread By Our Immigrant Parents" by Shaun Karakkattu and Sophia YanCreated for the Exploring Disinformation in Media and Society Buchanan FellowshipIf you’ve ever used WhatsApp you’ve probably been added to a group chat with dozens of distant relatives and what seemed like a great way to reconnect with the family often becomes a tool to spread misinformation. In this episode, Sophia Yan and Shaun Karakkattu address this global phenomenon and what you can do about it.What was your process for structuring this episode? Did you plan out the entire episode first or did you just experiment with...2022-11-1210 minBed of Lies4: Build a superpowerA look inside how Xi Jinping has turned China into a superpower to rival the US, by growing its military and taking an increasingly aggressive approach to expanding Chinese influence abroad, from Taiwan and the South China Sea to spies in the UK and US. Meanwhile, The Telegraph’s Sophia Yan is forced to make a difficult decision about her future in Beijing.Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/dictator |Read How to build a democratic dictatorship, by Sophia Yan |Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegr...2022-11-0939 minBed of Lies3: Create a personality cultA look inside how Xi Jinping permeates every aspect of daily life in China, from the streets to schools to people’s phones. The extraordinary new levels of propaganda and censorship under him mean one thing: he is turning himself into Mao Zedong 2.0. Meanwhile, The Telegraph’s Sophia Yan deals with the increasingly grim reality of reporting in China.Archive used in this episode from: CCTV, CNN, Sky News, BBC NewsGet 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/dictator |Read How to build a democratic dictatorship, by Sophia...2022-11-0139 minUkraine: The LatestPutin simulates a nuclear strike & what is Xi Jinping really thinking?Day 246. Today, we discuss Russia’s nuclear strike simulations overseen by President Putin; look at how the Russian state is tightening the screw on dissenters; and our China correspondent, Sophia Yan, gives her take on Xi Jinping’s approach to the conflict, after months of looking into his life story.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Follow Nataliya on Twitter @Nat_Vasilyeva.Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). Follow Sophia on Twitter @Sophia_Yan.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter...2022-10-2742 minBed of Lies2: Order a crackdownXi Jinping is in power, and he immediately kicks off a campaign to clear up corruption in China. But he doesn’t stop there. Soon human rights activists, Uyghurs, and even former allies are disappearing off the streets with no explanation. Meanwhile, The Telegraph’s Sophia Yan wrestles with China’s strict Zero Covid policy while in quarantine.Archive used in this episode from: CCTV, CGTN, CBS, ABCGet 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/dictator |Read How to build a democratic dictatorship, by Sophia Yan |Read mo...2022-10-2544 minBed of Lies1: Live in a caveA deep dive into Xi Jinping’s younger years, from being sent to a cave to do manual labour during the Cultural Revolution, to his dark family history. As Xi rises through the party, hints of his manifesto begin to emerge. Meanwhile, The Telegraph’s Sophia Yan begins her journey trying to get back into China.Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/dictator |Read How to build a democratic dictatorship, by Sophia Yan |Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/ Rea...2022-10-1835 minNüVoicesTaiwan and US Foreign Policy with Meia and Veerle NouwensThis week we’re interrupting our summer hiatus to bring you insight into US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan the most senior elected US official to visit Taiwan in a quarter of a century. In retaliation, China has engaged its military in days of drills that escalated tensions to their highest in years. What did Nancy Pelosi hope to achieve by going to Taiwan and can we say that the trip was a success? How will this visit affect China-US relations and what are the pros and cons of the vague U.S foreign polic...2022-08-1054 minUkraine: The LatestUkraine cuts off Russia resupply, tensions in Asia and interview with the partner of a captured Ukrainian soldierDay 161.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the invasion of Ukraine and look at the rising tensions between China and the West in Taiwan. Plus, we speak to Dariia Tskyunova, partner of a Ukrainian soldier in the Azov battalion who was captured by the Russians after the siege of Mariupol. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsVenetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Vene...2022-08-031h 00Ukraine: The LatestRussia's Donbas offensive, China's reaction to the war and the threat of famine in AfricaDay 97.Today, we discuss the Russian offensive in the Donbas, the latest news from the European diplomatic stage and analyse how Chinese views of the war have changed over the past 3 months. Plus, The Telegraph's Sarah Newey unpacks how the situation in Ukraine could lead to famine in Africa. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Sophia Yan (China Correspondent)Sarah Newey (Deputy Global Health Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...2022-05-3159 min
In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVSophia Yan is Not in ChinaWherein Sophia Yan is no longer in China and is in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area, and wherein she will be over at Chez Wittez for Scotch, she joins the show live and in person—and with a surprise friend! Will she take the hammock? Will she be in a dog shirt? Tune in to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-231h 08
The Panic Room with Sophia YanThe Misinformation Spread by Our Immigrant ParentsSophia Yan and Shaun Karakkattu co-hosted a special episode as a part of the Vanderbilt Buchanan Fellowship on the phenomenon of widespread misinformation among the immigrant communities on social media platforms and ways to combat non-English misinformation.2022-04-2407 minNüVoicesBusiness, Billionaires, and Global Supply Chain Woes with Journalist Hope KingToday's podcast episode is a conversation with Axios' business reporter Hope King, where she covers everything from the markets, consumer trends, and big companies such as Tesla, Apple, and Google. Joined by NüVoices board member Sophia Yan, Hope talks through her recent stories on China's lockdowns impacting global supply chains and the surprising number of China's female self-made billionaires. Later on the in episode, Hope also talks about her career pivot from finance to journalism and growing up in various parts of the US as a Chinese American. 2022-04-2049 minUkraine: The LatestMissile strike in the Donbas Region & China's response to RussiaDay 44.Today we discuss the latest tactical and strategic updates from across Ukraine, the situation in the Donbas region and the action, or inaction, of EU leaders in relation to the crisis. Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent)Sophia Yan (China Correspondent) For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at http...2022-04-081h 02NüVoicesHow China sees the Russian war in Ukraine with Elizabeth WishnickChina's perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been what experts call a "checkered response". While Chinese authorities maintain they are neutral in the war and encourage peace negotiations, state media remains sympathetic to Russia, a significant ally for China. Why is Russia an important partnership China? Why have Chinese officials declined calling the conflict a war or an invasion? Where is the Russia-Chinese relationship going and how will neighboring countries respond in the region? Luckily, we have Dr. Elizabeth Wishnick, a Senior Research Scientist in the China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division at CNA and P...2022-04-0647 minUkraine: The LatestWhy is Russia bombing hospitals?Day 15. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction as Russian forces destroy cities, towns, roads and now, hospitals, and our China Correspondent Sophia Yan tells us how the conflict is being censored by Beijing.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-1033 min
The Climate QuestionHow committed is China to climate change?At the UN climate summit in Glasgow last year, China and the United States announced they will work together on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Experts say this is a significant move because China and the United States are the two largest economies and polluters. China emits the most greenhouse gasses, around 27% of global emissions, but it is walking a narrow path between its energy crisis and its commitment to climate work.There are reports of plans to build up to 80 new coal power plants.Without China acting, attempts to keep global...2022-01-3127 min
The Panic Room with Sophia YanKayla Vine | Passion is the Problem that you're Trying to SolveIn this episode, I chatted with Kayla Vine, who forgone the traditional path of being a physician, instead, she poured her passion for health and wellness into her own instant smoothie brand Might Blendz. Kayla shares with us her journey of navigating entrepreneurship as a young female. Get ready for some tips on how to maximize your health and how to turn your problem into the next innovative idea!2022-01-2428 min
CastologyThe Bystanders, Hong Kong Silenced, Everything EverywhereLiz Recommends: The Bystandershttps://bleav.com/shows/the-bystanders/One rainy night, Bunny Bell Pasht is stabbed to death in the courtyard of her apartment while her neighbors watch… and do nothing. Or did they?Kristin Chenoweth - Bunny Bell PashtJane Lynch - NarratorOscar Nuñez - Phil AbsconderKi Hong Lee - Kyle ShyttlesEd Westwick - Rick the KillerMichael Hitchcock - Lou LouieJaclyn Hales - Lexi HadesMatt Mattson - Tim HadesA...2022-01-2326 minNüVoicesMore Than One Child: A Conversation with Memoirist Shen YangScriptwriter Shen Yang is the author of More Than One Child: Memoirs of an Illegal Daughter, which was just translated into English by Nicky Harman earlier this year in August. She joins this installment of the NüVoices Podcast with host Sophia Yan, where they discuss her turbulent childhood being shuttled between relatives and living in hiding as an "excess child" during China's one-child policy. This episode also covers the current state of family planning in China, Shen Yang's friendships with other fellow excess children, and the longlasting impact of the one-child policy in Chinese society today. **No...2021-12-0138 minNüVoicesA Conversation with Sophie Richardson, China Director of Human Rights WatchSophie Richardson is the China Director at Human Rights Watch, a position she’s held since 2006.She frequently testifies to parliaments around the world and is the author of China, Cambodia and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, which examines Chinese foreign policy since the 1954 Geneva Conference. She speaks Mandarin, earned a doctorate from the University of Virginia and a BA from Oberlin College. Sophie joins Sophia Yan, NüVoices board member and Telegraph China correspondent, to discuss human rights in China, what it feels like to be sanctioned by the Chinese government, and how HRW...2021-10-2045 minNüVoicesNew Zealand-China Relations with NZ Ambassador Clare FearnleyClare Fearnley became New Zealand’s ambassador to China in 2018, cross-accredited to Mongolia. She was previously ambassador in Seoul, where she also oversaw Pyongyang, consul-general in Shanghai and head of the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei.She has also been posted to the New Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva. While working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Wellington, she was director-general for north Asia, and has led international trade litigation, including cases at the WTO. Ambassador Fearnley has arts and law degrees from the University of...2021-09-2329 min
NüVoicesEat the Buddha: A conversation with award-winning author Barbara Demick Barbara Demick is the author of Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan Town (2020), Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea (2009), and Logavina Street: Life and Death in a Sarajevo neighborhood (1996). She spent 12 years as bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times in Beijing and Seoul and previously reported from the Middle East and Balkans for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Barbara has won many awards for her work, including the Samuel Johnson prize (now the Baillie Gifford prize) for non-fiction in the UK, the Overseas Press Club's human rights reporting award, the George Polk Award, t...2021-09-1048 min
The Panic Room with Sophia YanToby Irenshtain | The Guide to Advocacy and Institution BuildingNo cause is too small to be advocated and no organization is too daunting to be changed.2021-08-3122 min
The Belt and Road PodcastThe Continued Transformations of the Belt and Road Initiative w/ Jonathan HillmanOn the episode, Juliet and Erik speak with Senior Fellow and Director of the Reconnecting Asia Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jonathan E. Hillman. Jon discusses the BRI in a historical context and talks about the way he's seen the BRI shift since its inception in 2013. The interview is based on Jon's 2020 book The Emperor's New Road: China and the Project of the Century (Yale University Press -- Juliet's review of the book)Recommendations:Juliet: 1) Feature on the main takeaways of the 2020 China census, South China Morning Post2) Sophia Ya...2021-08-1639 min