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.
Episode 6: Mapping Global China Conversation with Bhagya
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.
About our featured guest:
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.
Timeline
Overview of Mapping Global China and introduction to Bhagya Senaratne (0:20)
China and Sri Lanka's historical tie (3:30)
Colombo Port City (6:00)
Hambantota Port and Debt Diplomacy (15:00)
Geopolitical Narratives: Regional dynamics with India and China's Belt and Road Initiative (20:00)
Future of Sino-Sri Lankan Relations (25:00)
19 Nov 2024
Episode 5: Mapping Global China Conversation with Xiaoxiao Jiang Kwete
This is our first conversation about medicine and global health in Global China context.
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.
Time Line:
Introduction (0:15)
Journey to Global Health (2:30)
First Global Health Experience (6:00)
China’s Approach vs. Western Aid (15:00)
Challenges for Chinese Teams (22:00)
Future Vision (40:00)
30 Oct 2024
Episode 4: Mapping Global China Conversation with Ching Kwan Lee
As we often mention “Global China”, what does it exactly mean?
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."
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.
🔍 Discussion Highlights:
Defining Global China (0:23):
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.
Historical Context (1:55):
While recent decades have marked unprecedented engagement, she notes that the Mao era also saw global influence through ideological exports.
Economic and Governance Drivers (4:05):
Key motivations, such as sustaining economic growth and governance stability, drive China's global initiatives, including the export of its domestic overcapacity.
Power and Influence (13:11):
China’s interactions abroad often reveal complex power dynamics, leading to negotiations, resistance, and local concessions.
Media and Perception (16:18):
Western and Chinese media often create narratives that mutually demonize, affecting public perceptions and understanding of China.
Comparative Power Dynamics (26:02):
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.
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.
18 Oct 2024
Episode 3: Interview with Adhira Mangalagiri
🌟Disconnect or Relation?
What is China and India’s relation from a literary perspective? Join us for an insightful conversation with Professor Adhira Mangalagiri! In the interview, Professor Adhira Mangalagiri shares her new book, “States of Disconnect: The China-India Literary Relation in the Twentieth Century.”
Featured Guest: Prof. Adhira Mangalagiri from New York University.
What you'll learn:
How Professor Mangalagiri interprets the concept of “disconnect” and its distinction from transnationalism
Insights into Professor Mangalagiri’s research interests and their connection to her new book, States of Disconnect
Exploring ethical approaches literature can offer for engaging with national others during political tension
The role of literary research in advancing Global China studies
Book available now: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/states-of-disconnect/9780231205696 (https://cup.columbia.edu/book/states-of-disconnect/9780231205696)
For more insights into global China studies from a literary perspective, subscribe and join the conversation!
18 Oct 2024
Episode 2: Talk with Kevin Xu
🚀 Exciting News! 🚀
We are thrilled to present the latest episode of Mapping Global China Conversations! Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Kevin Xu, founder of Interconnected Capital and author of the Interconnected Newsletter, hosted by Professor Maria Adele Carrai, Assistant Professor at NYU Shanghai.
In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of China's AI landscape and the China-US competition. Kevin Xu shares his unique perspective on the evolving field of artificial intelligence, focusing on China's role in the global tech race and geopolitics.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of AI and its geopolitical implications, this conversation is packed with thought-provoking insights you won't want to miss.
📺 Watch the full episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPPkvfuuJik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPPkvfuuJik)
📬 Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more in-depth conversations on China’s global role and its impact on technology and beyond! And be sure to check out Kevin Xu's Interconnected Newsletter for his latest insights on the tech industry: https://interconnected.blog/ (https://interconnected.blog/)
8 Jul 2024
Episode 1: Talk with Enrique Dussel Peters
In this conversation between Professor Maria Adele Carrai and Professor Enrique Dussel Peters, they discussed the recently published edited volume, "Connecting China, Latin America and the Caribbean: Infrastructures and Everyday Life." Professor Dussel Peters, a renowned economist at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, has dedicated much of his career to exploring China's economic dynamics with Latin America since the 1990s. With his rich background in economic development and political economy, he discusses the extensive impact of Chinese infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. The conversation explores a wide range of topics from the influence of Chinese culinary traditions and automobile sales to the broader geopolitical implications of China’s growing soft power in the region. This insightful dialogue not only highlights the book’s exploration of the more multi-faceted interactions between China and Latin America but also the strategic economic, cultural, and technological engagements reshaping everyday lives in these regions.
🔍 Discussion Highlights:
China's Influence: Explore the extensive impact of China's economic and cultural presence in Latin America.
Infrastructure Projects: From dams to telecommunication networks, learn about the diverse infrastructure initiatives led by Chinese enterprises.
Cultural Interactions: Discover how Chinese culinary traditions and products, like automobiles, are reshaping everyday life in the region.
Soft Power: Understand China's strategic use of non-political influence through infrastructure and everyday interactions.
Globalization: A unique perspective on the globalization process with Chinese characteristics, contrasting with Western-led initiatives.
Technology & Security: Insights into the expansion of Chinese technology in Latin America and the implications for critical infrastructure.
📖 About the Book:
"Connecting China, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Infrastructure and Everyday Life" examines the profound impact of Chinese investments and infrastructure projects on the local environments and economies in the region, fostering new forms of global connectivity.
Key Questions Addressed:
Why this book and why now? - 2:25
What are the central themes of the book? - 3:55
How does China's increasing presence affect Latin America?
The role of soft power in China's strategy. - 5:33
Competition between global powers in the region. - 7:17
Globalization with Chinese characteristics. - 12:45
Specific examples of Chinese infrastructure projects in Latin America. - 24:50
The role of advanced technology sectors in the China-Latin America relationship. - 28:00
👥 Final Message from Enrique Dussel Peters:
Integration of existing research across China, the U.S., and Latin America is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of these dynamic relationships.
Don't miss this in-depth discussion that highlights the multifaceted interactions and strategic engagements between China and Latin America, and how they are reshaping everyday lives.
📘 Buy the Book: Connecting China, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Infrastructure and Everyday Life (https://upittpress.org/books/97808229.. (https://upittpress.org/books/97808229..).)
🎵: Intro & Outro Sound Credit: Peritune Awayuki -【無料フリーBGM】華やかな和風チルアウト「Awayuki」
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