Best Cfius Podcasts (2025)

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The Trump sessions: Data, AI and cybersecurity - what global businesses need to know about U.S. policy developments 31:10

43m ago31:10

31:10

In our latest Trump session—a series of regular briefings exploring the impact of U.S. policy shifts on global business—our partners reveal how market participants are responding to developments—and how businesses and investors can succeed in this rapidly evolving environment.By A&O Shearman

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ESG: Here to stay or gone tomorrow? 30:11

1d ago30:11

30:11

The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) landscape is facing unprecedented turbulence in 2025, with political shifts, economic headwinds, and regulatory divergence creating a complex environment for businesses worldwide. In our latest podcast, Matthew Townsend and Jochem Spaans unpack the realities behind the headlines, offering expert analy…

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Urbanization and its Consequences in China 11:14

4d ago11:14

11:14

How is China dealing with urbanization and what problems have urbanization brought about? Join our PIP Fellows Mark W. Fraizer and Nick R. Smith for a discussion on urbanization in China, its consequences, and how it relates to other parts of the world. Click here to see the speakers' bios.

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Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China 22:50

9d ago22:50

22:50

NPR correspondent Emily Feng tells the stories of nearly two dozen people in China who define for themselves what it means to be Chinese. She profiles a Uyghur family; human rights lawyers fighting to defend civil liberties despite the dangers; a teacher from Inner Mongolia forced to make hard choices because of his support of his native language; …

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China & the Hill: Revoking Chinese Student Visas, "Trade not Aid" Diplomacy in Africa, and is Wechat Complicit in the Fentanyl Crisis? 7:39

10d ago7:39

7:39

China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast. China & the Hill is published by the …

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Forging a New Path Forward: Navigating the Future of U.S.-China Relations 53:53

11d ago53:53

53:53

At a time of heightened tension and strategic recalibration, the U.S.-China relationship is undergoing significant change as the Trump Administration announces high tariffs on Chinese goods and trade and investment restrictions while also signaling that President Trump may be open to negotiations. Sino-American competition is intensifying across ec…

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How is China Using Soft Power? 19:38

14d ago19:38

19:38

Soft power is not just about movies and television shows, but the ability to attract people to one’s country through cultural influence and persuasion. Tourists and international students traveling to China interact with the people and culture, influencing their worldview along the way. How effective is China’s soft power on a collective and indivi…

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What Happened to Hong Kong’s Protest Movement? 1:21:32

15d ago1:21:32

1:21:32

With the fifth anniversary of the last big Hong Kong marches behind us and the first anniversary of the National Security Law’s imposition on the horizon, Jeffrey Wasserstrom and Emily Feng assess the city’s recent past and significantly changed realities. What is the legacy of the protest surge of 2019? What is most and least surprising about how …

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What Is Fueling the U.S.-China Trade War? 42:23

16d ago42:23

42:23

With U.S.-China tariff levels reaching historic highs and a fragile truce now in place, economic experts examine how the trade relationship has shifted in 2025—and where it might be headed next. What are the strategic goals behind the sweeping tariff measures imposed by both sides? How are they reshaping trade flows, business decisions, and bilater…

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Beyond fintech Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies 27:58

25d ago27:58

27:58

Welcome to the Fintech and Blockchain Podcast, where we explore cutting-edge issues and emerging opportunities at the intersection of financial technology and digital assets. In this episode, we discuss the SEC staff’s evolving position on the security status of USD-backed stablecoins, a topic with major implications for issuers, platforms, and inv…

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China and the Hill: How Fentanyl Opened the Door to U.S.-China Tariff Talks—and What’s Next for Trade 7:48

30d ago7:48

7:48

China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of this week’s most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast. China & the Hill is published by the …

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The Fuse Podcast: The future of digital assets 30:32

1M ago30:32

30:32

In this episode of The Fuse Podcast by A&O Shearman, Shruti Ajitsaria, Head of A&O Shearman’s tech innovation hub is joined by a panel of industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape of digital assets.By A&O Shearman

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CHINA Town Hall 2025 | The First 100 Days of President Trump's China Policy 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

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CHINA Town Hall (CTH), a program that provides a snapshot of the current U.S.-China relationship and examines how that relationship reverberates at the local level – in our towns, states, and nation – connects people around the country with U.S. policymakers and thought leaders on China. The 2025 CHINA Town Hall program took place on Thursday, Apri…

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Florence, David and Campbell 20:03

1M ago20:03

20:03

Voices for Change by A&O Shearman builds a community of inclusive thinkers and thought leaders. Join Justin Farrance, our Global DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues and clients about their personal stories, commitment to inclusion and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes every month. Episode 3 launches to coin…

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Florence, David and Campbell (video) 20:03

1M ago20:03

20:03

Voices for Change by A&O Shearman builds a community of inclusive thinkers and thought leaders. Join Justin Farrance, our Global DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues and clients about their personal stories, commitment to inclusion and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes every month. Episode 3 launches to coin…

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 6: Donya Fredj, Deputy GC for G42: a spotlight on wellbeing, career progression and working with panel law firms (video) 21:41

1M ago21:41

21:41

"In order to lead and perform at my best, I need to prioritise wellbeing" From beating the odds to gain a place at Cambridge University, to losing a training contract offer due to a law firm's bankruptcy, to becoming Deputy GC at G42, Donya’s career is a testament to determination and maintaining a positive mindset. In the latest episode of Voices …

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 6: Donya Fredj, Deputy GC for G42: a spotlight on wellbeing, career progression and working with panel law firms 20:58

1M ago20:58

20:58

"In order to lead and perform at my best, I need to prioritise wellbeing" From beating the odds to gain a place at Cambridge University, to losing a training contract offer due to a law firm's bankruptcy, to becoming Deputy GC at G42, Donya’s career is a testament to determination and maintaining a positive mindset. In the latest episode of Voices …

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 5: Jodi Norman, from foster care and shifts at McDonald’s, to leading partner and lawyer 22:01

1M ago22:01

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Growing up in the U.K. foster care system and working night shifts at McDonald’s had a huge impact on Jodi Norman and her journey to become a lawyer and partner. In the latest episode of Voices for Change, Justin Farrance, A&O Shearman’s global DE&I ambassador, sits down with Jodi, META Inclusion partner and regional head of financial regulatory, f…

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 5: Jodi Norman, from foster care and shifts at McDonald’s, to leading partner and lawyer (video) 22:01

1M ago22:01

22:01

Growing up in the U.K. foster care system and working night shifts at McDonald’s had a huge impact on Jodi Norman and her journey to become a lawyer and partner. In the latest episode of Voices for Change, Justin Farrance, A&O Shearman’s global DE&I ambassador, sits down with Jodi, META Inclusion partner and regional head of financial regulatory, f…

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 4: SoundCloud’s General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer Antonious Porch 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

In episode 4, Justin is joined by General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer at SoundCloud, Antonious Porch. Antonious shares his story growing up in Chicago and the influence of radio and community in his early years, the importance of company culture through to his take on building inclusive strategies alongside c-suite. Voices for Change by A&O…

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 4: SoundCloud’s General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer Antonious Porch (video) 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

In episode 4, Justin is joined by General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer at SoundCloud, Antonious Porch. Antonious shares his story growing up in Chicago and the influence of radio and community in his early years, the importance of company culture through to his take on building inclusive strategies alongside c-suite. Voices for Change by A&O…

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 2: MD and Global Head of Cyber Operations at Barclays, Becky Pinkard 16:22

1M ago16:22

16:22

Voices for Change by A&O Shearman is back, with season two building a community of inclusive thinkers and thought leaders. Join Justin Farrance, our Global DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues and clients about their personal stories, commitment to inclusion and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes announced ev…

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 2: MD and Global Head of Cyber Operations at Barclays, Becky Pinkard (video) 16:22

1M ago16:22

16:22

Voices for Change by A&O Shearman is back, with season two building a community of inclusive thinkers and thought leaders. Join Justin Farrance, our Global DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues and clients about their personal stories, commitment to inclusion and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes announced ev…

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 1: U.S. co-managing partner Doreen Lilienfeld 17:52

1M ago17:52

17:52

Voices for Change by A&O Shearman is back, with season two building a community of inclusive thinkers and thought leaders. Join Justin Farrance, our Global DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues and clients about their personal stories, commitment to inclusion and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes announced ev…

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Voices for change season 2 - episode 1: U.S. co-managing partner Doreen Lilienfeld (video) 17:52

1M ago17:52

17:52

Voices for Change by A&O Shearman is back, with season two building a community of inclusive thinkers and thought leaders. Join Justin Farrance, our Global DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues and clients about their personal stories, commitment to inclusion and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes announced ev…

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China & the Hill: The New U.S. Ambassador to China, Securing the Skies, and Tariffs Start to Bite 6:58

2M ago6:58

6:58

China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of this week’s most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast. China & the Hill is published by the …

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[Part 2] The black, white, and gray of Chinese funding in Brazil 29:48

2M ago29:48

29:48

China remains one of the largest capital exporters in the world, yet there is generally a lack of reliable information on the consequences of Chinese overseas projects. These projects range into the billions and can be transformative for local economies, especially for emerging technologies, large-scale infrastructure, and sustainable energy projec…

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[Part 1] The black, white, and gray of Chinese funding in Guinea 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

China remains one of the largest capital exporters in the world, yet there is generally a lack of reliable information on the consequences of Chinese overseas projects. These projects range into the billions and can be transformative for local economies, especially for emerging technologies, large-scale infrastructure, and sustainable energy projec…

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China-India Relations: How Asia’s Giants Are Navigating a Changing Indo-Pacific 29:32

2M ago29:32

29:32

Efforts to normalize relations between India and China signal a potential shift in one of Asia’s most complex rivalries. As both countries navigate de-escalation efforts while advancing competing strategic interests and structural issues remain, we will examine the geopolitical calculus behind the apparent thaw and its implications for regional sec…

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The Trump sessions: a new era for crypto: what U.S. policy developments mean for the market 36:09

2M ago36:09

36:09

In his first week in office, President Trump signed an executive order designed to strengthen U.S. leadership in digital financial technology. In doing so, he ushered in the most crypto-friendly administration in history. In our latest Trump session – a series of regular briefings exploring the impact of U.S. policy shifts on global business - our …

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What Lies Ahead for Global Climate Cooperation? 26:33

2M ago26:33

26:33

The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, and the Beijing Green Finance Association, under the guidance of the Institute of Energy, Environment, and Economy at Tsinghua University, convened the fourth Track II Dialogue on Climate Finance and Trade in September 2024. The teams discusse…

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China & the Hill: Are Chinese Mercenaries Fighting in Ukraine? Did Beijing Just Admit to Cyberattacks? 9:43

2M ago9:43

9:43

China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of this week’s most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast. China & the Hill is published by the …

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China & the Hill: 104% Tariffs, Honeypot Concerns, and the End of $5 Temu Hauls 11:04

2M ago11:04

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China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of this week’s most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast. China & the Hill is published by the …

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The Race for Smart Cars: U.S.-China Competition in Autonomous Vehicles 29:13

3M ago29:13

29:13

The development of Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) and Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) represents a pivotal technological and economic frontier. China and the United States are vying for supremacy in this sector which could define global leadership in the next few decades. As these technologies advance, they carry concerns for road safety, personal…

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