
A weekly discussion of current affairs in China with journalists, writers, academics, policymakers, business people and anyone with something compelling to say about the country that's reshaping the world. Hosted by Kaiser Kuo.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 526 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessPoliticsNews | |||

This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to have Iza Ding as guest host. Iza is a professor of political science at Northwestern University and a good friend whose work on Chinese governance I greatly admire. She's joined by Deborah Seligsohn, who has been... more
This week on Sinica, I speak with Zhong Na, a novelist and essayist whose new piece, "Murder House," appears in the inaugural issue of Equator — a striking new magazine devoted to longform writing that crosses borders, disciplines, and cultures. In J... more
This week on Sinica, I welcome back Finbarr Bermingham, the Brussels-based Europe correspondent for the South China Morning Post, about the Nexperia dispute — one of the most revealing episodes in the global contest over semiconductor supply chains. ... more
This week on Sinica, I welcome back Jeremy Goldkorn, co-founder of the show and my longtime co-host, to revisit the "vibe shift" we first discussed back in February. Seven months on, what we sensed then has fully borne out — there's been a measurable... more
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Sinica Podcast is a great place to start to get insights about China, Chinese culture, history and politics and to dive into them. The topics are presented in a lively and respectful manner by a brilliant Kaiser Kuo.
Discussions are well organized and rational. Relevant topics with good details.
But listeners should be aware that the unspoken tone of the show is that China is an exceptional nation, US should not pursue its own interests if that conflicts with Chinese interests.
I listen to this primarily to understand ‘how enemy thinks.’
Good podcast. Strikes a good balance between American and Chinese worldviews, and had a good rotation of guests.
I’d never heard of the sinica podcast until it was mentioned on a video from the Chinese cooking demystified channel on YouTube and decided to take a listen. I left the podcast so excited to explore all of the things they discussed, and some of the comments they only made in passing. China has such a fascinating and amazing history and culture. I’m glad there are podcast and resources like this and Chinese cooking demystified that help to further discovery and understanding.
Even for a neophyte sinophile this podcast is the goods.
Gone to number one on my must listen to weekly .
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The content focuses on the intricate and multi-faceted landscape of contemporary China, engaging with various themes such as politics, economics, culture, and international relations. Episodes often feature expert guests ranging from journalists, academics, and policymakers who offer in-depth analyses and diverse perspectives on pressing issues, including U.S.-China relations, technological advancements, and societal dynamics. A noteworthy aspect is the podcast's commitment to avoiding sensationalism, aiming instead for nuanced conversations that foster deeper understanding, often challenging mainstream narratives about China.
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Recent guests on Sinica Podcast include:
1. Zhong Na
2. Finbarr Bermingham
3. Daniel Kurtz-Phelan
4. Jonathan Czin
5. Professor Wang Dong
6. Jasmine Sun
7. Tianyu Fang
8. Yascha Mounk
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