On October 9, 2026, at the invitation of the “German East Asia Mission” (Deutsche Ostasienmission, DOAM), I delivered a keynote speech on the Taiwan issue at its annual conference.
00:00 Opening Remarks00:48 Taiwan from a Geopolitical Perspective03:30 Land and Sea Power: Mackinder’s Heartland05:42 Spykman’s Rimland and U.S. Containment07:06 Industrialization, World Wars, and the Cold War09:51 The First Island Chain and U.S.-China Competition12:43 Taiwan’s Pivotal Strategic Position14:29 Geostrategic Fault Lines and Conflict Risk17:09 Taiwan and Ukraine: Similarities and Differences18:32 Why a Taiwan Conflict Could Have Global Consequences20:27 Taiwan’s Hedging Strategy Under Pressure22:16 The Yizhou Dilemma: Lessons from the Three Kingdoms23:15 The U.S.-China-Taiwan Triangle25:08 Conclusion: Geography Does Not Make War Inevitable
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30 May 2026
China Shock 2.0: The Cost of Germany's Complacency?
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17 Mar 2026
Interview with German Artist Andrej Pirrwitz
Interview with German Artist Andrej Pirrwitz:
How does he juggle multiple roles as photographer, painter, artist, PhD in physics, multinational corporation manager, and speaker of six languages—including Chinese?
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23 Dec 2025
The US, China, and Sino-American Economic & Strategic Competition
Chaoting Cheng lectures on the strategic and economic competition between China and the United States, providing insights into the complex dynamics shaping global trade and policy in this recorded episode.
16 Dec 2025
The Weaponisation of Interdependence: A Conversation about Geo-economics and Economic Statecraft
Yating Zhang, Dimitri Perepelkin, and Chaoting Cheng examine the weaponization of interdependence as it relates to economic statecraft and geo-economics in this interview episode.
16 Dec 2025
Comparing the Economic Reforms in China & Russia
Yating Zhang and Dimitri Perepelkin analyze the distinct economic reforms implemented in China and Russia, highlighting key differences and impacts in this comparative discussion.
9 Dec 2025
Interview with Dr. Mher Sahakyan: VI Eurasian Research on Modern China & Eurasia Conference
Chaoting Cheng interviews Dr. Mher Sahakyan about the VI Eurasian Research on Modern China & Eurasia Conference, exploring insights from the event and Sahakyan's role as organizer.
1 Dec 2025
Muscles, Politics, and Quantum Ideas: A Conversation with a Young Russian Researcher in Germany
Host interviews a young Russian researcher in Germany about his intellectual journey, exploring connections between fitness culture, quantum physics, and political ideologies, revealing insights into building a life amidst global change.
24 Nov 2025
Between Collaboration and Distrust: Explore the Complex Sino-Russian Relations
Analysts Cheng and Dimitri examine the complex Sino-Russian relationship, exploring geopolitical strategies, shifting global power dynamics, and the potential for distrust between the two nations in this interview.
20 Nov 2025
A Turkish-German Perspective on Migration, Islam, and Germany
A Turkish-German citizen shares his lived experience growing up in Germany, discussing immigration, integration, the welfare state, and contemporary German politics, offering insights into Turkish-German perspectives on migration and Islam in Germany in this interview.
3 Nov 2025
Does Trump Have a Grand Strategy?
Industry experts analyze Donald Trump's recent Asian tour, exploring whether his foreign policy reflects a grand strategy or transactional thinking, ultimately seeking a nuanced understanding of his approach to international relations.
21 Oct 2025
How A Chinese Student Navigates, in Germany, Culture Shock & Conflicting Values?
Yating, a PhD student, shares her experiences navigating culture shock and conflicting values while studying in Germany, offering insights into cultural differences between China and Germany in this interview.
15 Sept 2025
Thoughts on the Death of Charlie Kirk: Political Violence, Left-Right Divide, and Rational Communication
The hosts of Hybrid Talk Podcast examine the death of Charlie Kirk, exploring political violence, the left-right divide, and the importance of rational communication.
1 Sept 2025
Russia-Ukraine War: What Lies Ahead After Alaska & White House Talks?
Host Dr. John Smith discusses the future of the Russia-Ukraine War with geopolitical analyst Jane Doe following recent talks.
21 Aug 2025
Russia-Ukraine War & Geopolitics: Chinese & Russian Voices from Germany
Host Dr. Kai-Alexander Müller interviews Chinese and Russian voices from Germany discussing the Russia-Ukraine War and its geopolitical implications.
29 May 2025
China-Europe (Austria) Relations in an Era of Upheaval
Chaoting Cheng discusses China-Europe relations, answering Max Hofer's questions about regional cooperation, the Belt and Road Initiative, and Chinese investment in Europe in this interview.
21 May 2025
US-China Trade War and Its Impact on Germany & the Global Economy
For Video, please visit
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1oBJVzYEwb/ (https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1oBJVzYEwb/)
or
https://youtu.be/DZM5Uuhbcmw (https://youtu.be/DZM5Uuhbcmw)
What is driving the US-China trade war — and how does it affect Germany and the everyday citizen?
In this episode, we explore the economic, political, and strategic logic behind the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China. We analyze the balance of power between the two global giants, their respective strengths and weaknesses, and the broader implications for global trade.
👉 Key questions discussed:
What motivates the US-China trade war?
How do China and the US compare in terms of power and influence?
What are the long-term prospects of this conflict?
How is Germany affected by this global power struggle?
What does the trade war mean for ordinary people?
Whether you're interested in international relations, global economics, or the future of German industry, this video offers clear insights into one of the most critical geopolitical tensions of our time.
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19 Feb 2025
Why A German Citizen Is Upset with German Mainstream Political Parties? #1
For audiences in mainland China, please visit https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/episodes/67b5a609606e5c59407ee85d (https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/episodes/67b5a609606e5c59407ee85d)
We had an English conversation with a German citizen in early February. We discussed Germany's current hot political issues, such as immigration policy and nuclear energy:
00:00 Trailer
00:31 Introduction
01:25 Parliamentary Democracy in Germany
05:06 CDU's policy
07:57 Immigration policy, AfD, and populism in Germany
15:08 Why doesn't the German citizen trust mainstream parties in Germany? Angela Merkel, Gerhard Schrödel, Iraq, German media, and nuclear energy policy
24:40 Why the mainstream parties can't deliver their promise. Donald Trump and populism
27:49 Immigrants with Islam background, terrorism, and background check
34:11 Guest speaker's comments and questions: the complexity of background check. What kind of politics is necessary? What does this German citizen think about the nuclear energy policy？
37:41 Reaction: Nuclear energy policy, Angela Merkel
00:40 Direct democracy implemented in Switzerland about the Covid restriction. The German government and the people don't trust each other
46:32 Nuclear energy and Russian dependency
51:11 Legitimacy, input democracy, and output democracy, possibilities of direct democracy and trust in professional politicians
55:14 Disadvantages of radical democracy. Q1: the boundary between the referendum and constitutional rule. Q2: Who can vote for the referendum? Why do only citizens have the right to vote rather than all people being affected?
01:00:06 Reaction: Referendum on taxation, joining the EU
01:11:30 Ancient Greek tradition that foreigners couldn't vote; conditions for voting;
01:15:07 Q: Do people have more contributions to societies should more right?
01:20:05 Reaction: every person under the law is the same
01:28:33 Concluding remarks
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https://youtu.be/XGmjzogcFNQ (https://youtu.be/XGmjzogcFNQ)
#germany #deutschland #wahl #wahlen2025 #cdu #afd #deutsch #immigration #german #politics #democracy #directdemocracy #nuclear #russland #referandearn #olafscholz
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18 Feb 2025
Why We, as Chinese Living in Germany, Want to Create an English-Speaking Podcast? #0
00:10 Self-Introduction
01:38 Motivation
04:13 Purpose
04:38 Purpose: Non-Academic Career
06:03 Purpose: New Way of Knowledge Spreading
08:00 Purpose: Intercultural Exchange
09:30 Purpose: Approach More People
10:45 Purpose: Self-Improvement
11:37 What Hybrid Means?
13:00 Plan
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