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53 episodes

2 days ago

In the latest episode of Overlap, Chinese commentator Tianchen and teleSUR commentator Belen unpack COP30 and the politics behind global climate action. Who is truly committed to tackling climate change—and who is using it for political messaging? This conversation looks beyond rhetoric to assess action, responsibility, and global leadership. 0:00 Intro 00:53 COP30 in the Amazon: Global Crisis, Local Spotlight 04:11 China's Climate Strategy: Cautious but Committed 08:40 When the Biggest Pollu...

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In the latest episode of Overlap, Chinese commentator Tianchen and teleSUR commentator Belen unpack COP30 and the politics behind global climate action. Who is truly committed to tackling climate change—and who is using it for political messaging? This conversation looks beyond rhetoric to assess action, responsibility, and global leadership. 0:00 Intro 00:53 COP30 in the Amazon: Global Crisis, Local Spotlight 04:11 China's Climate Strategy: Cautious but Committed 08:40 When the Biggest Pollu...

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China's Green Transition and the West's Climate Retreat

In the latest episode of Overlap, Chinese commentator Tianchen and teleSUR commentator Belen unpack COP30 and the politics behind global climate action. Who is truly committed to tackling climate change—and who is using it for political messaging? This conversation looks beyond rhetoric to assess action, responsibility, and global leadership. 0:00 Intro 00:53 COP30 in the Amazon: Global Crisis, Local Spotlight 04:11 China's Climate Strategy: Cautious but Committed 08:40 When the Biggest Pollu...

2 days ago

55 minutes

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The Eight Mistakes that Cost Ukraine the War | SinoPolitik EP6

Why is Ukraine now facing defeat after years of Western support, sanctions on Russia, and battlefield sacrifices? In this video, we break down how Ukraine lost the war—not in one moment, but through a series of strategic and political miscalculations that compounded over time. From the missed peace deal in Istanbul, to the failure to fully mobilize in 2022, to the costly defense of Bakhmut and the disastrous 2023 counteroffensive, Ukraine repeatedly passed up opportunities that could have end...

2 days ago

23 minutes

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What if the U.S. Becomes the Next Soviet Union? | SinoPolitik EP05

Why can’t the United States defeat China the same way it defeated the Soviet Union? This video breaks down the five structural reasons why the old Cold War strategies no longer work—and why Washington is beginning to resemble the enemy it once defeated. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

4 days ago

13 minutes

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How Neoliberalism Shattered the World: The Ideology Behind Today's Crisis

As humanity approaches the first quarter mark of the new century, the optimism of the 1990s has collapsed into rising pessimism. The world now stands between war and peace—and neoliberalism sits at the heart of this crisis. In this first of a five-part series, the article examines how neoliberalism shattered the century-old political alignment between left and right. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

1 week ago

15 minutes

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How China Built Its Chip Empire | SinoPolitik EP04

The global chip war is reshaping world power—and America may have already lost. This video breaks down how the semiconductor system was originally built as an instrument of U.S. state power, how Washington weaponized interdependence through sanctions and export controls, and how China turned those pressures into a long-term strategy for technological sovereignty. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

2 weeks ago

19 minutes

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The Real Lessons of China-US Rare Earth Competition

America's dependence on rare earths isn't accidental. It's a structural asymmetry resulting from deliberate choices: China planned and invested for decades, while U.S. neoliberal ideology outsourced the foundation of high-margin industries, creating a critical strategic vulnerability. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

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South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Gamble: The Spark of Asia’s Next Nuclear Arms Race

Everyone is staring at the Taiwan Strait. But the fuse for Asia’s next nuclear crisis may be burning quietly in South Korea’s shipyards. In this video, we unpack the quiet but explosive implications of a potential US–South Korea nuclear submarine deal — and why it could become the starting point of a full-scale nuclear arms race in Northeast Asia. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

3 weeks ago

10 minutes

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Japan's Taiwan Hysteria Reveals a Dark Imperial Legacy

Japan’s recent claim that China’s reunification with Taiwan would create an “existential crisis” is not a defensive warning — it’s a revealing confession. Here is the real reason Japan is escalating tensions and why Tokyo is more obsessed with Taiwan than even the United States does. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

3 weeks ago

9 minutes

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Rethinking Global Security: A Conversation with Peace Expert Dr. Jan Oberg | Roughly Chinese Pod EP13

In this episode of Roughly Chinese, we sit down with Dr. Jan Oberg, founder and director of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research (TFF), to explore contemporary approaches to peace and conflict resolution. Dr. Oberg brings four decades of experience in peace research and conflict analysis, offering insights into: 0:00 Meet our Guest, Dr. Jan Oberg: Peace Researcher 3:39 The Global Arms Addiction Crisis 8:21 Analyzing Ukraine, Russia & Israel-Palestine 28:40 An Unco...

1 month ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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From Toilets to Bullet Trains: The China Story Western Media ‘Forgot’ to Tell | Roughly Chinese Pod EP12

In this episode, we talk with Zephyr—YouTuber, Bilibili creator, and current affairs commentator; and Mikaela Nhondo Erskog, PhD candidate at Fudan University and researcher at Tricontinental Institute, about their lived experiences navigating safety, infrastructure, and daily life in China versus the U.S. From being robbed repeatedly in Boston to walking alone at 2 a.m. in Shanghai without fear, from the “toilet revolution” and high-speed rail connecting rural villages to the global s...

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Xinjiang Truths, Climate Hope in China, and Trump’s White Supremacist Panic | Roughly Chinese Podcast EP11

In this episode, we’re joined by Anlin Wang, Steering Committee member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) International Committee and co-lead of its China Working Group, and Dee Knight, longtime anti-imperialist organizer, author of Befriending China: People-to-People PeaceMaking, and advisor to Friends of Socialist China. Drawing from their recent travels across China—from the high-speed rail corridors of Beijing and Shanghai to the mountainous villages of Guizhou and Xinjiang—ou...

2 months ago

58 minutes

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Taiwan’s Political Circus, U.S. Control, and The Collapse of Separatist Illusions | Roughly Chinese Pod EP10

In this episode of Roughly Chinese Pod, our host Mimi sits down with Zhong Xiangyu, Taiwan compatriot, reunification advocate, and geopolitical commentator, to unpack the dramatic political upheaval shaking Taiwan province. Xiangyu breaks down the DPP's failed "Great Recall" campaign, exposes decades of historical revisionism in Taiwan's education system, and reveals why the US is quietly distancing itself from Lai Ching-te. 0:00 Meet Our Guest: Xiangyu from Taiwan 2:47 The Great Recall: Taiw...

2 months ago

50 minutes

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Canada's Puppet Show, Labor Victory, Unlearning Anti-China Lies, and Socialism in Practice | Roughly Chinese Pod EP9

In this episode, we talk with Ashwin Shantha, host of the International Solidarity Podcast, about Canada's complete dependence on US foreign policy, the Air Canada flight attendants' strike victory after defying back-to-work orders, our experiences as diaspora unlearning anti-China propaganda, and what we actually found living in China—public safety, functioning infrastructure, and socialism in practice. 0:00 Meet Our Guest 1:36 Canada's Puppet Show: Following US Into Trade War 9:21 Air Cana...

2 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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Charlie Kirk Murder, TikTok 'Deal', Palestinian Struggle, and Forgotten WW2 History | Roughly Chinese Pod EP8

In this episode of Roughly Chinese Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Carl Zha, host of the Silk and Steel podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation that spans hidden chapters of World War II history, the significance of September 18 in China, and his family’s personal stories of survival. We also dive into the TikTok 'deal' and what it reveals about Washington’s anxieties over China’s rise, explore Beijing’s long-standing support for Palestine and the global struggle against imperialism, and refle...

2 months ago

48 minutes

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What Westerners Get Wrong About Taiwan Politics? | Roughly Chinese Pod EP10 Clip

In this episode of Roughly Chinese Pod, our host Mimi sits down with Zhong Xiangyu—Taiwan compatriot, reunification advocate, and geopolitical commentator—to explore the complex reality of Taiwan's political landscape that Western observers often misunderstand. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

3 months ago

13 minutes

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China's 'Artillery' Is Now More Efficient Than Nuclear Bombs | Top Picks EP69

If one’s goal were to bring about a nuclear winter, nuclear weapons would remain unmatched. But China has no interest in such destruction. Instead, if the task is simply to guard against intrusion or reach distant targets without leaving poisoned soil behind, China has pursued more measured, efficient, and cost-effective alternatives. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

3 months ago

9 minutes

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America's Biggest WWII Lie: The Stolen Victory and the So-Called Rules-Based Order| Geoffrey Roberts

For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

3 months ago

38 minutes

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Beyond Western Narratives: The Real Story of China's Anti-Fascist Victory | Roughly Chinese Podcast EP9

On September 3rd, China held a grand military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. In this episode of the Roughly Chinese Podcast, our host Mimi is joined by Li Jingjing, journalist and commentator at CGTN, to discuss how World War II is remembered differently in the East and the West, and why this history matters not only to China, but to people everywhere. For more insights from Li Jingjing, pls visit: https://www.youtube.com/@UCPvWHbIwTHb...

3 months ago

58 minutes

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China Offers Venezuela What US Didn't: Respect | Roughly Chinese Podcast EP08

#politics #southamerica #socialism Chapters: 0:00 Intro – Meet Our Guest 2:23 Chávez’s Legacy & Venezuela–China Relations 7:05 China vs. US in Latin America 14:54 Venezuela’s Socialist Path & Development 18:57 US Imperialism & Regional Challenges 29:12 Future of South America & Global South Unity 33:24 AI Technology & Digital Sovereignty This excerpt is from a conversation with Mr. Carlos Ron — former Venezuelan diplomat and...

3 months ago

44 minutes

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China’s Greatest Gift to the Global South: Confidence | Roughly Chinese Pod EP06

In this episode of Roughly Chinese, our host speaks with Vijay Prashad, Indian historian, journalist, and Director of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. Together, they explore how a "new mood" of confidence is rising across the Global South — and why China’s revolutionary history plays such a pivotal role in shaping it. To explore specific topics in the episode, please check the chapter markers below: 00:00 Meet Our Guest & Introduction 02:40 Trump’s Tariffs: Shooting Hi...

4 months ago

59 minutes