In this episode, Bhagya Senaratne delves into Sri Lanka's long-standing ties with China, tracing the historical and contemporary significance of their relationship. She examines key Chinese projects in Sri Lanka, such as the Colombo Port City and Hambantota Port, discussing their potential for economic growth, criticisms of debt diplomacy, and their geopolitical implications amidst regional tensions with India.
About our featured guest:
Bhagya Senaratne is a Postdoctoral Fellow of Global Asia at the Center for Global Asia, NYU Shanghai. Previously, she was a Senior Lecturer (U.S. Associate Professor) in the Department of Strategic Studies, at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDU). Her research at the Center for Global Asia focuses on the BRI in South Asia, focusing on vernacular literature. She researches and teaches on areas related to Foreign Policy Analysis (Sri Lanka, China, U.S.), Diplomacy, Strategic Communications and Maritime Security.
Timeline
This is our first conversation about medicine and global health in Global China context.
In this episode, Xiaoxiao Jiang Kwate shares her journey from studying medicine to becoming a global health scholar. She reflects on her experiences working with Chinese medical teams in Africa, contrasts their collaborative aid model with Western approaches, and highlights systemic challenges like cultural integration and resource limitations.
Time Line:
As we often mention “Global China”, what does it exactly mean?
In this episode, Ching Kwan Lee, a sociologist with a keen interest in global and comparative issues, joins us to unpack the concept of "global China."
As a leading voice in China Studies, Prof. Lee explores how China’s expanding influence impacts global dynamics, from economic strategies and infrastructure projects to ideological and cultural exports. This thought-provoking conversation sheds light on China’s complex role in shaping international relations, economics, and local cultures.
🔍 Discussion Highlights:
Join us for this in-depth dialogue as Prof. Ching Kwan Lee breaks down the nuances of China’s global rise, exploring the opportunities and challenges it presents to the world.
🌟Disconnect or Relation?
What is China and India’s relation from a literary perspective? Join us for an insightful conversation with Professor Adhira Mangalagiri! In the interview, Professor Adhira Mangalagiri shares her new book, “States of Disconnect: The China-India Literary Relation in the Twentieth Century.”
Featured Guest: Prof. Adhira Mangalagiri from New York University.
What you'll learn:
Book available now: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/states-of-disconnect/9780231205696
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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀
We are thrilled to present the latest episode of Mapping Global China Conversations! Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Kevin Xu, founder of Interconnected Capital and author of the Interconnected Newsletter, hosted by Professor Maria Adele Carrai, Assistant Professor at NYU Shanghai.
In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of China's AI landscape and the China-US competition. Kevin Xu shares his unique perspective on the evolving field of artificial intelligence, focusing on China's role in the global tech race and geopolitics.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of AI and its geopolitical implications, this conversation is packed with thought-provoking insights you won't want to miss.
📺 Watch the full episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPPkvfuuJik
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In this conversation between Professor Maria Adele Carrai and Professor Enrique Dussel Peters, they discussed the recently published edited volume, "Connecting China, Latin America and the Caribbean: Infrastructures and Everyday Life." Professor Dussel Peters, a renowned economist at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, has dedicated much of his career to exploring China's economic dynamics with Latin America since the 1990s. With his rich background in economic development and political economy, he discusses the extensive impact of Chinese infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. The conversation explores a wide range of topics from the influence of Chinese culinary traditions and automobile sales to the broader geopolitical implications of China’s growing soft power in the region. This insightful dialogue not only highlights the book’s exploration of the more multi-faceted interactions between China and Latin America but also the strategic economic, cultural, and technological engagements reshaping everyday lives in these regions.
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📖 About the Book:
"Connecting China, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Infrastructure and Everyday Life" examines the profound impact of Chinese investments and infrastructure projects on the local environments and economies in the region, fostering new forms of global connectivity.
Key Questions Addressed:
👥 Final Message from Enrique Dussel Peters:
Integration of existing research across China, the U.S., and Latin America is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of these dynamic relationships.
Don't miss this in-depth discussion that highlights the multifaceted interactions and strategic engagements between China and Latin America, and how they are reshaping everyday lives.
📘 Buy the Book: Connecting China, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Infrastructure and Everyday Life (https://upittpress.org/books/97808229...)
🎵: Intro & Outro Sound Credit: Peritune Awayuki -【無料フリーBGM】華やかな和風チルアウト「Awayuki」