In this podcast we go serious and deep on China topics that matter. Featuring guests who are in the know, this is the only English language program out there that presents the view from Beijing.
Other links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GotChina/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/Got_China
Re-appearing Guests:
Wang Zichen: https://x.com/ZichenWanghere
Jiang Jiang: https://x.com/JiangJiang43
Liu Yang: https://x.com/yangliuxh
Sponsored by Xinhua Institute
EP14: How the Xi-Trump summit and 4th Plenum charts China's future
JJ, Zichen, and Yang analyze the Xi-Trump Summit's impact on China's external relations and the 4th Plenum's influence on China's domestic policies for the next five years.
28 Apr 2025
EP12: Beijing's Strategy Against the U.S. Trade War
Trump 2.0 has set off a more daunting trade war 2.0, threatening to throw the global economy into even more upheaval. As the world's second-largest economy, China so far has shown composure and cool-headedness, suggesting that it's treading carefully due to the enormous stake. What's really in the mind of Beijing? How does it plan to navigate the treacherous waters ahead? Zhao Tong of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences joins Got China to explain.
24 Mar 2025
EP11: (Literally) Inside the Two sessions
Our very own Jiang Jiang had the rare opportunity to report on the immensely important Two Sessions this year. Listen to him explain why China's Two Sessions is important, what goes on in the sessions, and his private conversations with some of the members.
23 Jan 2025
EP 10: What is RedNote and why are millions ditching TikTok for it？
In an unexpected turn of events, a proposed ban on social media platform TikTok has prompted millions of users to look for another home. For these self-dubbed "TikTok refugees", RedNote was everything they'd hoped for: fashionable content, a welcoming community, and a chance to connect with a faraway civilization. The chemistry between Chinese and U.S. users on RedNote had been phenomenal and reminded us of the power and significance of people-to-people ties. Tune in to this episode of ...
5 Jan 2025
EP9: Where is China's economy headed? A dialogue with prominent Chinese economist Yao Yang
Yao Yang, an economist at Peking University and an influential voice in China's public discourse, joins Got China to dissect the realities of the Chinese economy and shares where he thinks Beijing is steering the world's 2nd largest economy. Also, check out Professor Yao's excellent book on observing China and the West through the lens of Confucianism, which is mentioned in the program. Link: https://www.amazon.com/China-West-Pragmatic-Confucians-View-ebook/dp/B0BZ3TFLJ5
15 Dec 2024
EP8: China's Central Economic Work Conference, a quick take
China's Central Economic Work Conference, one of the most important central-level economic-related meetings has just concluded. What thinking on the economy was reflected by this meeting? What policies are expected to ensue afterward? Got China offers a quick take.
13 Dec 2024
EP7: The future of Chinese Americans under Trump 2.0
As Donald Trump is set to return to the White House, Got China connects with Chinese American physicist Steve Hsu (on X as @hsu_steve), to talk about what he think could be expected from the Trump second term, especially for the Chinese American community.
1 Dec 2024
EP6: Looking into the crystal ball for China-U.S. relations
As the United States elected Donald Trump to serve his second term as the president, our guests share how that election result is viewed in Beijing and what may be in store for the next phase of the China-U.S. relationship.
1 Dec 2024
EP5: Investors are saying buy "everything" China, Why?
The mood in the Chinese market changed drastically after Beijing rolled out a series of heavyweight stimulant policies, leading to investors calling to buy ""everything" China. In this episode, Got China examines the policies and explains why they have unleashed tremendous optimism in China and worldwide.
1 Dec 2024
EP4: Did the Third Plenum deliver the expected reforms?
Since the Third Plenum ended, everyone has had time to digest its result. Has the meeting correctly identified the problems hindering the Chinese economy? Are the solutions it proposed feasible and effective? How will the Chinese government implement the proposed reforms? In this episode, Yang, JJ, and Robert address these consequential questions and dive into many specific policies to present a panoramic view and an in-depth analysis of the Third Plenum Resolution and its impact on Chi...
3 Jul 2024
EP2: Where Pottinger and Gallagher got it wrong on China (Part II)
In the inaugural episode of Got China, Xinhua Insitute's Liu Yang and Jiang Jiang and CCG's Wang Zichen discuss where Pottinger and Gallagher got it wrong in their Foreign Affairs essay. In part II, the trio continues the conversation and talks about ● The worrying undercurrent reflected by the article ● The differences in Biden and Trump's approach to China ● How other world countries see the China-U.S. competition What would you like for the program to cover in the future? Leave your ...
3 Jul 2024
EP1: Where Pottinger and Gallagher got it wrong on China (Part I)
In the inaugural episode of Got China, Xinhua Insitute's Liu Yang and Jiang Jiang and CCG's Wang Zichen discuss where Pottinger and Gallagher got it wrong in their Foreign Affairs essay. In part I, the trio ● Observe how the article has shaped the discourse both in Washington and Beijing ● Forecast what the article bodes for the future of China-U.S. relationship ● Identify which arguments may not be based on sound facts or accurate understanding What would you like for the program to co...
3 Jul 2024
EP3: What to expect from the hugely consequential Third Plenary Session
For this episode the trio touches on a hugely consequential political event due to take place this month, the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee (3rd plenum). The discussion started with why the 3rd plenary session has garnered such a special reputation in Chinese politics, what's been rolled out in previous 3rd plenary sessions, and open-source materials that could provide a clue to what this year's 3rd plenary session may have in store. Reports mentioned during the dis...
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