Welcome to Global China Bites, a podcast brought to you by the Mapping Global China initiative (https://mapglobalchina.com/). Each episode features a conversation with an expert or participant in the field of Global China studies, exploring China's evolving global role—from its historical interactions to its contemporary influence. Supported by comprehensive data visualization and multimedia resources, the Mapping Global China initiative aims to deepen your understanding of China’s impact on the world stage. Tune in to discover how China shapes—and is shaped by—global dynamics across politics, culture, economics, and beyond.
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Welcome to Global China Bites, a podcast brought to you by the Mapping Global China initiative (https://mapglobalchina.com/). Each episode features a conversation with an expert or participant in the field of Global China studies, exploring China's evolving global role—from its historical interactions to its contemporary influence. Supported by comprehensive data visualization and multimedia resources, the Mapping Global China initiative aims to deepen your understanding of China’s impact on the world stage. Tune in to discover how China shapes—and is shaped by—global dynamics across politics, culture, economics, and beyond.
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November 19, 2024
Episode 6: Mapping Global China Conversation with Bhagya
<p>In this episode, Bhagya Senaratne delves into Sri Lanka's long-standing ties with China, tracing the historical and contemporary significance of their relationship. She examines key Chinese projects in Sri Lanka, such as the Colombo Port City and Hambantota Port, discussing their potential for economic growth, criticisms of debt diplomacy, and their geopolitical implications amidst regional tensions with India.</p> <p>About our featured guest: <br> Bhagya Senaratne is a Postdoctoral Fellow of Global Asia at the Center for Global Asia, NYU Shanghai. Previously, she was a Senior Lecturer (U.S. Associate Professor) in the Department of Strategic Studies, at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDU). Her research at the Center for Global Asia focuses on the BRI in South Asia, focusing on vernacular literature. She researches and teaches on areas related to Foreign Policy Analysis (Sri Lanka, China, U.S.), Diplomacy, Strategic Communications and Maritime Security.</p> <p>Timeline</p> <ol> <li>Overview of Mapping Global China and introduction to Bhagya Senaratne (0:20) </li> <li>China and Sri Lanka's historical tie (3:30)</li> <li>Colombo Port City (6:00) </li> <li>Hambantota Port and Debt Diplomacy (15:00) </li> <li>Geopolitical Narratives: Regional dynamics with India and China's Belt and Road Initiative (20:00) </li> <li>Future of Sino-Sri Lankan Relations (25:00)</li> </ol>
November 19, 2024
Episode 5: Mapping Global China Conversation with Xiaoxiao Jiang Kwete
<p>This is our first conversation about medicine and global health in Global China context.<br> In this episode, Xiaoxiao Jiang Kwate shares her journey from studying medicine to becoming a global health scholar. She reflects on her experiences working with Chinese medical teams in Africa, contrasts their collaborative aid model with Western approaches, and highlights systemic challenges like cultural integration and resource limitations. </p> <p>Time Line:</p> <ol> <li>Introduction (0:15) </li> <li>Journey to Global Health (2:30)</li> <li>First Global Health Experience (6:00)<br></li> <li>China’s Approach vs. Western Aid (15:00) </li> <li>Challenges for Chinese Teams (22:00) </li> <li>Future Vision (40:00)</li> </ol>
October 30, 2024
Episode 4: Mapping Global China Conversation with Ching Kwan Lee
<p>As we often mention “Global China”, what does it exactly mean? </p> <p>In this episode, Ching Kwan Lee, a sociologist with a keen interest in global and comparative issues, joins us to unpack the concept of "global China."<br> As a leading voice in China Studies, Prof. Lee explores how China’s expanding influence impacts global dynamics, from economic strategies and infrastructure projects to ideological and cultural exports. This thought-provoking conversation sheds light on China’s complex role in shaping international relations, economics, and local cultures.</p> <p>🔍 <strong>Discussion Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Defining Global China (0:23):</strong> Prof. Lee describes “global China” as China’s broad international flows of investment, migration, and media, establishing it as a major player on the global stage. </li> <li><strong>Historical Context (1:55):</strong> While recent decades have marked unprecedented engagement, she notes that the Mao era also saw global influence through ideological exports. </li> <li><strong>Economic and Governance Drivers (4:05):</strong> Key motivations, such as sustaining economic growth and governance stability, drive China's global initiatives, including the export of its domestic overcapacity. </li> <li><strong>Power and Influence (13:11):</strong> China’s interactions abroad often reveal complex power dynamics, leading to negotiations, resistance, and local concessions. </li> <li><strong>Media and Perception (16:18):</strong> Western and Chinese media often create narratives that mutually demonize, affecting public perceptions and understanding of China.</li> <li><strong>Comparative Power Dynamics (26:02):</strong> Prof. Lee compares China’s use of tools like concessional loans with similar strategies historically used by other major powers, offering a broader perspective on its influence. </li> </ul> <p>Join us for this in-depth dialogue as Prof. Ching Kwan Lee breaks down the nuances of China’s global rise, exploring the opportunities and challenges it presents to the world. </p>
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