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Chinese Whispers

A fortnightly podcast from the Spectator on the latest in Chinese politics, society, and more. From

Episodes

Total: 111

There have been reports that over 11,000 North Korean troops are present in Russia and preparing to

There have been reports that some 11,000 North Korean troops are present in Russia and preparing to

** This episode of Chinese Whispers was recorded in front of a live audience as a part of the Battle

** On October 19, Cindy Yu and a panel of special guests will be recording a live Chinese Whispers a

** On October 19, Cindy Yu and a panel of special guests will be recording a live Chinese Whispers a

As a child, the New York Times journalist Edward Wong had no idea that his father had been in the Pe

The South China Sea has been an area of regular clashes and heightened tensions under the leadership

Trump is tough on China, but what really motivates his hawkishness? Does he care at all about China'

Whenever I go back to China, I try to eat as much as I can – delicious Chinese food that I can’t hav

‘Swifties’, as Taylor Swift’s fans are known across the world, are extremely dedicated to the cause,

The EU and US are turning up the pressure on Chinese made electric cars, as I discussed with my gues

The EU and China are in the foothills of a trade war. After a seven month investigation, the Europea

In less than a month’s time, Britain may well have a new prime minister – and a different ruling par

Life in a changing China

2024/5/27

Since 1978, China has changed beyond recognition thanks to its economic boom. 800 million people hav

Last week, President Xi Jinping visited Serbia. An unexpected destination, you might think, but in f

Last week, President Joe Biden finally signed into law a bill that would take TikTok off app stores

When I recently came across a book review asking the question ‘was Marco Polo a "sexpat"?’, I knew I

What Chinese hackers want

2024/3/28

Over the last week the UK has been rocked by allegations that China was responsible for two cyber at

In the last episode, I discussed Chinese rural lives with Professor Scott Rozelle. One point he made

Too often our stories about China are dictated by the urban experience, probably because journalists