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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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/

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/

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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...

#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...

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...

In this episode of Roughly Chinese, our host Mimi sits down with Professor Radhika Desai, a leading scholar of political economy and international relations from the University of Manitoba, and Carl Zha, host of the Silk and Steel podcast, known for his sharp insights into U.S.-China relations. Together, they unpack some of the most urgent and misunderstood questions shaping global politics today — from the rise of socialist politics among young Americans to the reality of China’s public hea...

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On June 18, our host Mimi is joined by CODEPINK cofounder Jodie Evans and Dana Showtyme Burton, founder of Iron Mic, to discuss about these topics: 00:00 - 01:08 | Intro 01:09 - 08:30 | Why I Moved to China Dana explains leaving Detroit, disillusionment with U.S. decline, and initial discovery of China. 08:31 - 11:59 | Systemic Decay in the U.S. vs. Problem Solving in China Discussion of societal breakdown in the U.S. and contrast with how China addresses challenges. 12:00 – 38:16 | Depro...

This article, written by Shiu Sin-por, CEO of the New Paradigm Foundation Company Limited, was originally published in Ming Pao, a major Chinese-language newspaper. The following version has been translated and edited by The China Academy to better serve an international audience. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

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China Currents is a weekly talk show for China to the world. We have the viral news about China every week and also give you the newest update on China’s cutting-edge technologies. Let’s get started. The West, viewing China as a strategic rival, is uneasy about China's accomplishment and potential, especially in science and technology. One of the stats alarmist pundits frequently cite is the sheer number of STEM graduates China produces every year. The number is projected to be twice a...