Best Xijinping Podcasts (2025)

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The Chinese FDI Boom in Africa That Wasn’t 31:06

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For years, China has been seen as the pivotal international economic partner across Africa. That was certainly true in terms of steadily rising trade volumes and a fire hose of state backed loans that built roads, railways, and ports across the continent. But when it comes to investment, China's always been a laggard behind the United States and th…

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Trump's New Africa Policy Focuses on Deals... and China 1:26:15

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U.S. foreign policy towards Africa has been totally upended since Donald Trump returned to power earlier this year. Gone are the decades-old humanitarian programs that have been replaced by a new strategy that focuses on expanding U.S. commercial ties and countering China's presence on the continent. The State Department's most senior diplomat for …

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China-Africa Critical Minerals Update: Clean Up in Zambia, Disputes in the DR Congo 46:58

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In Zambia, efforts to clean up a massive acid spill from a Chinese-owned mine have been met with skepticism, despite government assurances. Officials claim restitution is underway and rehabilitation plans are in place, but activists question the fairness of compensation and lack of independent assessments. Meantime, in the Democratic Republic of Co…

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Active Non-Alignment in the Era of U.S.-China Rivalry 57:01

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From Panama to Kenya to Indonesia, a growing number of developing countries are being pulled into the intensifying rivalry between China and the U.S. For these middle powers, the stakes are high as they must carefully navigate the tension to avoid provoking either side and risking serious consequences. But rather than accommodating the U.S. and Chi…

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How Chinese EVs Are Powering Africa’s Mobility Revolution 57:26

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Chinese e-mobility technology is poised to transform large swathes of Africa's transportation ecosystem in the coming decade, but in very different ways than in other regions where EVs are the primary focus. Bicylces, scooters, tricyles, tractors, cars, minibuses, and full-sized coaches, all made in China, are becoming increasingly popular in dozen…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Why the India-China Détente May Be Over 41:13

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After several months of steadily improving ties, India-China relations appear to be cooling once again following the recent clashes in Kashmir. China’s military support for Pakistan during the conflict earlier this month has triggered fresh concerns in New Delhi, with many now fearing that the fragile détente built over the past year is starting to…

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Somaliland’s Strategic Gamble: Betting on Trump, Backing Taiwan, Defying China 55:37

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The tiny breakaway nation of Somaliland is making a bold geopolitical wager: deepening ties with Taiwan, courting conservative power brokers in Washington, and positioning itself as a rare pro-U.S. ally in a region where China holds significant sway. But this strategy comes at a cost. By crossing Beijing’s red line on Taiwan, Somaliland has likely …

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WEEK IN REVIEW: China Becoming Africa's Go To Source for Weapons 52:24

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The Nigerian military signed a deal with Chinese state-owned weapons manufacturer Norinco to set up a factory as part of an effort to develop a domestic arms production capacity in the West African country. The deal is the latest in a series of announcements about increased Chinese weapons sales to African militaries, which are rapidly changing bat…

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The Future of U.S. and Chinese Aid Programs in the Global South 54:20

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Two years ago, Daniel Russel and Blake Berger, senior analysts at the Asia Society Policy Institute, embarked on an ambitious project to bring U.S. and Chinese stakeholders together to speak in a safe, controlled setting about their respective countries' aid strategies in the Global South. This was a big undertaking given how few direct contacts th…

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The New Realities About Chinese Development Finance in Africa 58:19

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Chinese overseas development finance is unrecognizable from what it was just a few years ago. After suffering tens of billions of dollars in losses, Chinese lenders have moved to de-risk their lending to countries in Africa, Asia, and across the Global South. Instead of those once massive bilateral loans from the two main policy banks in Beijing, C…

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Kenya Prez Ruto Shows Persistence Pays When Negotiating With China 48:56

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Kenyan President William Ruto wrapped up a four-day visit to China on Friday and returned home with a massive new railway deal and more than a billion dollars of investment pledges. Ruto's successful closing of the Phase III extension of the Standard Gauge Railway to the Ugandan border comes after nearly a decade of Kenyan lobbying in China. Also, …

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Zambia’s Kafue River Disaster Puts China’s Mining Record Under Fire 43:47

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In February, a tailings dam at a Chinese-owned mine in Zambia collapsed, releasing 50 million liters of acid waste into the Kafue River—a critical water source for millions. The spill sparked national outrage and raised urgent questions about environmental oversight, China’s expanding role in Africa’s mining sector, and Zambia’s ability to safeguar…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] South China Sea Update: Will the U.S. Really Defend the Philippines Against China? 45:55

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Donald Trump strongly feels that U.S. security alliances in Europe no longer serve Washington's long-term interest. In his view, the U.S. is being "ripped off" by wealthy countries that can afford to pay for their protection but choose to rely on the United States instead. He also says much the same thing about the U.S. military presence in Japan a…

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WEEK IN REVIEW: Kenya Courts China While U.S. Sounds Alarm Over Beijing’s Reach in Africa 1:15:45

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Kenyan President William Ruto is scheduled to travel to Beijing later this month for an official state visit, where he's widely expected to finalize a long-awaited deal to extend the Chinese-built Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to the Ugandan border. But the key question remains: will China agree to fund the 475-kilometer extension? Eric and Géraud a…

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The Fate of China's Global Supply Chains in the New Tariff Era 40:31

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With new tariff threats from the Trump administration and rising tensions across key markets, companies and governments alike are scrambling to understand what decoupling—or de-risking—actually looks like in practice. From electronics and apparel to solar panels and electric vehicles, China’s role in global production remains formidable. But is it …

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China and the New World Trade War 57:19

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U.S. President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that he will not back down from his massive tariff campaign that he launched last week and even promised to impose even higher duties on Chinese goods in response to Beijing's 34% tariff retaliation on U.S. imported goods. Kyle Chan, a postdoctoral researcher at Princeton University and author of the H…

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In China’s Wake, India Tries a Cleaner, Fairer Mineral Path in Africa 57:59

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In January, the Indian government published a new critical minerals strategy that details how the country aims to bolster supply chains necessary for its green energy transition. While the report underscores the importance of developing domestic supplies of lithium and other transition resources, it also calls for closer international partnerships,…

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Lessons From Southeast Asia on How to Manage Great Power Rivalries 55:56

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China and Vietnam have taken two distinctly different approaches in how they manage their territorial disputes with China. The Philippines is leaning into its alliance with the United States along with new security pacts with more than half a dozen other countries. Vietnam, in contrast, is going it alone. Ironically, Vietnam is expanding its territ…

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South Africa's Active Yet Unequal Trade With China 45:36

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From afar, the China-South Africa trade relationship looks amazing. Last year, the two countries sold more than $52 billion worth of goods to one another — mostly raw materials from South Africa and finished goods from China. But when you look at the figures more closely, some real problems become evident. While trade volumes between the two countr…

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WEEK IN REVIEW: Chinese Mining Disaster in Zambia 1:00:10

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Millions of Zambians along the Kafue River are coming to grips with the devastating environmental impact brought about by a massive acid spill from a Chinese-run copper mine. A tailings dam broke on February 18th, sending 50 million liters of toxic water into the Kafue River, killing fish, wildlife and endangering public health. Sino-Metals, the Ch…

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China, Africa, and the Post-American World 42:37

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During his Senate confirmation, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced the so-called "liberal international order" that he said was obsolete and no longer working for the United States. Since he and his boss, President Donald Trump, took office eight weeks ago, they have thoroughly upended the post-WWII global order that the U.S. itself esta…

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China, the U.S., and the Competition for Africa’s Strategic Resources 55:05

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Southern Africa has become a focal point of geopolitical competition, with the U.S., China, and other global powers maneuvering for influence over key infrastructure projects and critical resources. The Lobito Corridor Project, a railway and logistics initiative spanning Angola, Zambia, and the DRC, is at the center of this contest. Questions aroun…

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Zimbabwe’s Fight for Responsible Mining: Lessons for Africa & China 39:05

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In recent years, the relationship between Chinese mining companies and local communities in many African countries has been very contentious over allegations of environmental damage, a lack of transparency, and tensions with local civil society groups. In Zimbabwe, a new initiative—the China-Africa Dialogue on Green Minerals for Responsible Investm…

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The End of the West and the Future of China 58:32

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U.S. President Donald Trump's decision this week to pause military funding for Ukraine and to align his government with Russia further widens the cleavage between the United States and Europe — effectively breaking what has long been known as "the West." At first glance, many of China's Western critics will see this as welcome news, but it also mea…

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Tracking China's Dominance of the Transition Minerals Trade 44:19

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U.S. and European leaders often talk about the importance of building China-free supply chains for transition minerals and other critical resources. While, for a lot of people, that may resonate among their constituents at home, the reality is that it's not even remotely possible — at least for the foreseeable future. China has spent the better par…

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The Chinese FDI Boom in Africa That Wasn’t 31:06

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Trump's New Africa Policy Focuses on Deals... and China 1:26:15

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China-Africa Critical Minerals Update: Clean Up in Zambia, Disputes in the DR Congo 46:58

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Active Non-Alignment in the Era of U.S.-China Rivalry 57:01

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How Chinese EVs Are Powering Africa’s Mobility Revolution 57:26

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Why the India-China Détente May Be Over 41:13

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Somaliland’s Strategic Gamble: Betting on Trump, Backing Taiwan, Defying China 55:37

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WEEK IN REVIEW: China Becoming Africa's Go To Source for Weapons 52:24

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The Future of U.S. and Chinese Aid Programs in the Global South 54:20

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The New Realities About Chinese Development Finance in Africa 58:19

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Kenya Prez Ruto Shows Persistence Pays When Negotiating With China 48:56

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Zambia’s Kafue River Disaster Puts China’s Mining Record Under Fire 43:47

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] South China Sea Update: Will the U.S. Really Defend the Philippines Against China? 45:55

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WEEK IN REVIEW: Kenya Courts China While U.S. Sounds Alarm Over Beijing’s Reach in Africa 1:15:45

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The Fate of China's Global Supply Chains in the New Tariff Era 40:31

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China and the New World Trade War 57:19

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In China’s Wake, India Tries a Cleaner, Fairer Mineral Path in Africa 57:59

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Lessons From Southeast Asia on How to Manage Great Power Rivalries 55:56

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South Africa's Active Yet Unequal Trade With China 45:36

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WEEK IN REVIEW: Chinese Mining Disaster in Zambia 1:00:10

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China, Africa, and the Post-American World 42:37

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China, the U.S., and the Competition for Africa’s Strategic Resources 55:05

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Zimbabwe’s Fight for Responsible Mining: Lessons for Africa & China 39:05

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The End of the West and the Future of China 58:32

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Tracking China's Dominance of the Transition Minerals Trade 44:19