The China-Global South Podcast

The China-Global South Project

China

Global South

Indonesia

Nickel

BRICS

United States

G77

Non-Aligned Movement

Electric Vehicles

Human Rights

Pollution

Belt and Road Initiative

Active Non-Alignment

Gaza Crisis

Climate Change

Southeast Asia

COP28

Hamas

Israel

Vietnam

A weekly discussion on Chinese engagement in the developing world from the news team of The China-Global South Project (CGSP). Join hosts Eric Olander in Vietnam and Cobus van Staden in South Africa for insightful interviews with scholars, analysts, and journalists from around the world. You'll also get regular updates from CGSP's editors in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	141	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	NewsPoliticsGovernment

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The Development Finance Corporation and the US-China competition in the Global South

When the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) was launched in 2019, a big part of its mandate from Congress was to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative. That sentiment was a key theme on Capitol Hill late last year during the DFC's Congress... more

10 Feb 2026 • 32 min

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Why the Belt and Road Is Back in a Big Way

There's been a lot of discussion in recent years about the financial health of China's Belt and Road Initiative. Critics contend the BRI became overstretched, bankrupting borrowers and straining creditors suffering from a weakening Chinese economy.

3 Feb 2026 • 23 min

How South Asian States Navigate Rivalries Between the U.S., China, and India

As debate intensifies over the unraveling of the U.S.-led international order, sparked by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's stark remarks at Davos, small states are being forced to rethink how they survive and advance in an increasingly fragmente... more

30 Jan 2026 • 34 min

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Africa and the New World Order: U.S. Pulls Back and China Moves Forward

The collapse of the post-war international system now underway will have a disproportionate impact on African countries that rely heavily on multilateral bodies like the UN. Beyond a pull-back of aid and humanitarian assistance, African countries mus... more

27 Jan 2026 • 50 min

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Recent Guests

Sagar Prasai

Independent advisor for international development agencies, based in Kathmandu, Nepal

Episode: How South Asian States Navigate Rivalries Between the U.S., China, and India

Mandakini Surie

Independent consultant with over 20 years of experience in development work for government, NGOs, and think tanks

Episode: How South Asian States Navigate Rivalries Between the U.S., China, and India

Judd Devermont

Operating partner at Kupanda Capital and senior advisor at CSIS, formerly the top Africa policy official in the National Security Council

Kupanda Capital / Center for Strategic and International Studies

Episode: Africa and the New World Order: U.S. Pulls Back and China Moves Forward

Liu Zongyuan

Maurice R. Greenberg Senior Fellow for China Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations

Episode: China's Place in the New Post-American International Order

William Figuerara

Assistant professor at the University of Groningen and expert on China-Iran relations

University of Groningen

Episode: China's Low-Key Response to the Iran Crisis

Alicia Chen

PhD candidate in political science at Stanford University

Episode: What Makes China's Foreign Aid Different

Innocent Batsani-Ncube

Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in African Politics at Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

Episode: How China Uses Parliamentary Buildings to Build Influence in Africa

Dan Wang

Author of 'Breakneck, China's Quest to Engineer the Future'

Episode: Is China's "Engineering State" the New Development Model for the Global South?

James Kynge

Multi-award-winning journalist and author

Chatham House

Episode: Why China's Ability to Make a $6 Toaster is a Big Problem for the Global South

Hosts

Eric Olander

Host with deep expertise in China's engagement in the Global South and a significant background in international relations.

Cobus van Staden

Managing editor with a focus on China's influence in Africa and a background in geopolitical analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings

An odd mix
I thought the presenters seemed very knowledgeable until I listened to a show on my own specialist subject area, Palestine and Israel, in which they were coming out with over-generalisations and outright errors all over the place. I’m not sure if that’s just because they’re weak on the Middle East or I didn’t have the knowledge to spot mistakes on other topics. Some good interviewees, so perhaps just stick to the episodes with outside quality.
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saritasinpelo
United Kingdom6 months ago
Truly wonderful and high quality
Great all around
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yvesTT
Canadaa year ago
Truly insightful and unbiased
Keep going with the great work
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DanielYLYL
Switzerlanda year ago
China perspectief vanuit de landen waar ze zaken mee doen
In het spel van grootmachten is China in het westen vrij onderbelicht en vaak gaat het over wat ze doen in een oriëntalistisch licht, die autocratische Xi, dat soort dingen.
Deze podcast laat het licht schijnen op de werking van de Chinese politiek in het globale zuiden.
Vooral de aflevering over productie in eigen land in Indonesië was machtig interessant. Echt een aanrader!
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Wieler aso
Netherlands2 years ago
Tom Rascati
Fresh, smart and most importantly balanced, with a very educated view of how we got here. Well done!
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History Buff Tom
United States3 years ago

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Overall feedback highlights a strong need for understanding China's role in the Global South, with listeners finding it both informative and thought-provoking.

The discussions are often praised for their balance and insights into the complexities of international relations.

Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and expert interviews with scholars and journalists.

Some listeners have noted issues with generalizations in certain episodes, suggesting that depth on specialized topics can vary.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#235	Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#105	Indonesia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#106	Taiwan/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#119	Saudi Arabia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#124	Hong Kong/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#124	Singapore/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

China's Place in the New Post-American International Order

Q: How do you think they're interpreting this moment that we're in right now, in the Carney speech?

China is frustrated with the rules-based international order but doesn't want to overthrow it, as it relies on it for its growth and stability.

China's Place in the New Post-American International Order

Q: What was your take from Carney's speech?

It was striking; it signals a break in optics, and the vocabulary of the rules-based order is still powerful even if it's not functioning properly anymore.

Africa and the New World Order: U.S. Pulls Back and China Moves Forward

Q: How can the US rebuild its relationship with African nations?

Judd suggests that building people-to-people relationships and acknowledging the damage done to the US brand in Africa are crucial for rebuilding trust.

Africa and the New World Order: U.S. Pulls Back and China Moves Forward

Q: What do you think is happening in the current US-Africa relationship?

Judd believes the relations are dramatically changed, being less prioritized and more peripheral in policies especially under the current administration.

China's Low-Key Response to the Iran Crisis

Q: What do you think of the criticism that we have heard quite a bit in media narratives and on social media as well that says Venezuela and Iran were both all weather and strategic partners of the Chinese?

The narrative suggests that China's partnerships with Iran and Venezuela are overstated, as China's involvement does not equate to military or significant political support when they face crises.

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What is The China-Global South Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features weekly discussions focused on the engagement of China in the developing world, with a particular emphasis on African, Asian, and Middle Eastern perspectives. The hosts engage with a range of scholars, analysts, and journalists, providing sharp insights into the complexities of Chinese influence in various global contexts. Topics vary from China's infrastructure projects, development finance, and manufacturing strength, to geopolitical dynamics involving nations like India and the U.S. Listeners are likely to gain a nuanced understanding of how China's actions resonate across the Global South and the implications of this for international relations.

With its commitment to exploring the multifaceted economic and politic... more

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1. Sagar Prasai
2. Mandakini Surie
3. Judd Devermont
4. Liu Zongyuan
5. William Figuerara
6. Alicia Chen
7. Innocent Batsani-Ncube
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