A weekly discussion of current affairs in China with journalists, writers, academics, policymakers, business people and anyone with something compelling to say about the country that's reshaping the world. Hosted by Kaiser Kuo.
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Chengdu Podcasts
Chengdu Living is a blog about life in the Sichuan Capital, authored by expat residents since 2010. We analyze and discuss facets of the lifestyle and culture we encounter in China, in the form of blog posts and an active discussion forum. On the podcast we talk about our lives in Chengdu and share our observations and experiences with listeners living in the city, elsewhere in China, and abroad.
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Join Sideline Story for all things sports – the hottest topics, latest events, juiciest stories and very personal takes.
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We shoot the shit about indie music that has come out in 2018. ~ Produced by Travis Carlyle and Michelle Avenant, two South African indie kids currently living in Chengdu, China.
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Nordic-China Startup Forum connects Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, with China. We are a community organization that helps to introduce startups, entrepreneurs, and the startup ecosystem to other members of the community. We are a Student-Led Non-Profit that holds events online and offline in various cities including, Beijing, Oslow, Shanghai, Copenhagen, Shenzhen, Helsinki, Guangzhou, Malmo, Chengdu, Lund, Chongqing, Reykjavik, and more. We are always looking for more communi ...
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Electric Vehicle (EV) & mobility experts Tu Le and Lei Xing plug you in to all the latest going's on in the 🇨🇳EV & mobility space that are sure to have effects on the 🇺🇸 and 🇪🇺 regions. Specifically, Tu and Lei dissect the week’s most important news coming out of the China EV/Autonomous Driving (AV), chip, battery, ride-hailing, shared & micro-mobility verticals. Learn more about companies like: #NIO #XPeng # LiAuto #BYD #Arcfox #Seres #Voyah #Xiaomi #Huawei #Tesla #GM #Ford #VW #Audi #Merc ...
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Obsessed with the Olympics and Paralympics? Just curious about how Olympic and Paralympic sports work? You’ve found your people! Join your hosts, Olympic aunties Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz, for smart, fun, and down-to-earth interviews with athletes, coaches, and the unsung heroes behind the Games. Get the stories you don’t find anywhere else. Tune in weekly all year-round, and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. We’re your cure for your Olympics Fever! Call us: (208) FLAME-IT.
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Join Dr. George Lamoureux and John Bonds from JingHerbs.com to explore the history, healing, and empowerment of Classic Chinese Medicine, herbs, and thought. Dr. George Lamoureux, the founder of Jing Herbs, holds a Doctorate in classical Chinese medicine, is a licensed acupuncturist and a certified Medical Qigong practitioner. Dr. George also completed programs of study at both the Shanghai and Chengdu hospitals of Traditional Chinese Medicine, People’s Republic of China. Jing Herbs was foun ...
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Welcome to the GBM Podcast hosted by Manny Fridman and Brad Sloand! We are passionate tennis fans, but we also both have full time jobs and are doing this for our love of the game. As sports gambling has gained in popularity, we have enjoyed handicapping ATP matches. As a result, we will talk about the multitude of betting options on ATP matches and/or tournaments including ML, game/set spread, over/unders, prop bets, etc. Influenced by the Ringer, we do long form pods combining tennis talk ...
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The Asian Game is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories and sharing the history of the beautiful game in Asia - from Jordan to Japan, Korea to Kuwait and everywhere in between. With stories, analysis, insights and interviews with players, coaches and the key individuals in the game, The Asian Game will take you inside the game in Asia like never before.
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Sounds of a City. Join me to visit places, rambling, and meeting people.
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I'm a journalist in Beijing. I invite people, both Chinese and international, who live in China, to share with you their observations and stories in China.
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ATP Week 39 - Tokyo, Beijing (Chengdu/Hangzhou Recap, Tokyo/Beijing Draw Talk and R1 Preview)
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2:04:45In this new pod, we are joined by special guest @TennisWizard69! First, we recap the ATP 250s in Chengdu and Hangzhou and talk about various topics surrounding the ATP Tour. A few of the topics we discussed are Tabilo's impressive run, Musetti's hard court power ranking, Bublik's strong form, Royer's excellent week, Medvedev's struggles, and much m…
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Population 600,000: How Cape Verde did the impossible?
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27:55How does a tiny island nation with a population of just 600,000 people qualify for its first-ever FIFA World Cup? On this episode of Sideline Story, we move past the miracle headlines to dissect the precise formula behind Cape Verde's historic success. We'll also discuss: Is their blueprint a one-off, or are there crucial lessons for a footballing …
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From Dreams to Goals: Afghan Refugee Team | Ashleigh Plumptre speaks on Saudi | Celebrating 99 years of women's football
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20:00Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair are back to look back on the last month of women's football in Asia. After Ashleigh Plumptre's recent interview, they dissect the framing of the article and how western media covers women's football in Saudi Arabia. They discuss the upcoming FIFA Unites Series that will see the Afghan Refugee Team play their first offi…
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Author Doug Levy on Unknown Olympic Heroes
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1:18:26We are excited to talk with Doug Levy, author of the book Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar. The book contains amazing stories you may not have known – or athletes who for some reason or another, made our collective conscious for a Games and then fell off the radar. We talk with Doug about some of those stories. Learn mor…
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TAG Podcast: Drama in Doha with James Montague + Saudi celebrations
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17:52On a night of high drama in Doha and Jeddah, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have confirmed their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in contrasting fashion. Qatar secured their place with a 2-1 win over UAE in a violence-marred clash at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. Our roving reporter, Sudesh Baniya, was there and speaks with internationally renowned journal…
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Episode #222 - NIO Day 2025 Preview, Reuters “Tailspin” Story & China’s Overcapacity Weighs Heavily
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38:45In Episode 222 of China EVs & More, Tu Le and Lei Xing tackle a packed week in China’s EV world as the industry faces mounting headwinds at home and abroad. They break down the major developments impacting China’s auto sector: 🚘 NIO Day 2025 Preview & Stock Surge – NIO heads into its biggest event of the year on a high after a 120 % rally and stron…
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Episode #223 - BYD’s Plateau, Leapmotor’s Surge, and Chery’s Global Play
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57:30Tu Le and Lei Xing unpack a pivotal month for China’s EV sector — one defined by slowing giants, fast-rising challengers, and a global export push that’s reshaping the industry. 🇨🇳⚡️🌍 BYD’s domestic sales cool even as exports near 1 million units; Leapmotor doubles output, partners with Stellantis, and becomes the new benchmark for cost-controlled …
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Episode #224: German Blues, BYD Booms, and Tesla’s $30K Mirage
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48:25Tu and Lei unpack a pivotal week in global EVs — where Germany’s giants stumble and China keeps charging ahead. 🇨🇳⚡️🇩🇪 Volkswagen’s BEV sales plunged 42 % in China, Mercedes and Porsche posted double-digit declines, and BMW trimmed profits as BYD surged abroad — up 880 % in the UK and 2,250 % in Germany. The hosts explore why legacy brands are losi…
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TAG Podcast: UAE keep dream alive + Iraq set up Saudi showdown
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17:45Sudesh Baniya is LIVE at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha after the UAE kept their FIFA World Cup dream alive with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Oman, taking them to within 90 minutes of their first FIFA World Cup since 1990. We also hear from UAE stars Nicolás Giménez and Caio Canedo as they reflect on an enormous victory. Meanwhile, Michael…
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The managerial masterminds: Who's leading Europe's coaching race?
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27:55Join Sideline Story as we dive into the dynamic world of European football's top managers. We debate who is truly the most impressive coach this season, from revolutionary tacticians to established masters. The conversation explores the latest tactical innovations, tackles the controversial label of 'anti-football,' and asks the big question: in an…
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Sydney 2000: Paralympic Football 7-a-Side and Olympic Television Advertising
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35:09It's the latest installment of our retrospective on the 25th anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Paralympics! Jill looks at the Paralympic Football 7-a-Side competition, while Alison explores the Olympic television advertising campaigns in the U.S. Playlist of ads referenced in this episode: Nike slasher ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e…
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TAG Podcast: Saudi Arabia survive scare + Doha stalemate
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16:41On the opening night of the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers, Sudesh Baniya is at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha reporting on the 0-0 draw between Qatar and Oman that leaves both teams still in contention heading into their final matches. We also hear from Oman coach Carlos Queiroz to get his reaction. Meanwhile, Michael Church is in Jeddah w…
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TAG Podcast: Ultimate showdown to decide World Cup spots
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52:27So the time has come, almost two years exactly after qualifying started, and after 217 matches and 613 goals, played in front of almost 5 million fans, just six teams remain on the Road to 2026. Just two will advance to next year's FIFA World Cup, to decided over the next week with the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers in both Jeddah and Doha. We ar…
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Olympic Figure Skater Nicole Bobek's Wild Life
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47:26Olympic figure skater Nicole Bobek has long been on our list of athletes to interview, and we're thrilled she's able to come on the show! In 1995, Nicole dazzled at the US Championships, winning gold and then taking bronze at the Figure Skating World Championships later that year. Her career on and off the ice has had a lot of highs and lows, from …
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Assessing Sinner-Alcaraz in the post-US Open landscape
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27:55In this episode we dive into the two-man rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. After a significant win in the US Open final, is Alcaraz taking a definitive upper hand in this direct rivalry? What can we expect at the ATP Shanghai Masters from Sinner's game? Also we discuss whether home favorite Zheng Qinwen can make a successful comebac…
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The Symbolism of the Flying Tigers: Peking University's Wang Dong on the American Volunteer Group and its Historical and Diplomatic Usages
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38:57This week on Sinica, I chat with Peking University's Professor Wang Dong (王栋), an international relations scholar at the School of International Studies at Peking University, where he also serves as Deputy Director and Executive Director of the Office for Humanities and Social Sciences and the Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding. Pro…
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Dembele’s redemption: From unprofessional to undisputed
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27:55Just a few years ago, Ousmane Dembele was seen as a wasted talent. Now, he's the Ballon d’Or winner. In this episode of Sideline Story, we break down one of football's most stunning career turnarounds. How did he shed his 'unprofessional' label and lead PSG to a treble? We explore what fueled his stunning transformation. Also join our discussions o…
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The Science Behind Classification in Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby
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42:34Wheelchair rugby is a mixed-gender sport, but not many females play. One way to increase their numbers and playing time is to see if they're classified fairly. We talk to Dr. Thomas Rietveld, research associate in wheeled sports and technology at the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport at the University of Loughborough, who worked with Dr. V…
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Jasmine Sun on Silicon Valley through a Chinese Mirror
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1:11:18This week on Sinica, co-host Tianyu Fang makes his debut on the show to join me in interviewing his Stanford classmate and talented writer Jasmine Sun, who studies the anthropology of disruption. This summer, she took a trip to China with a group of friends with different levels of China experience, from people raised in the country to total novice…
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PSG's UCL title defense: Primed for an early shock exit?
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27:55After finally capturing Europe's top prize, Paris Saint-Germain's title defense faces an immediate and brutal test. Sideline Story analyzes PSG's perilous journey through a "group of death," debating if the star-studded holders could genuinely be stunned by an early elimination. The episode also breaks down the prospects of a record six Premier Lea…
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Athletes for Hope with Jason Belinkie and Jenny Sichel
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1:23:33You know how Olympic and Paralympic athletes go around and speak at schools and do other types of education-related events? How do they get those gigs? Well, there are organizations who help with that. Athletes for Hope is one of those connecting organizations who work with athletes on causes that are near and dear to them and connect them to schoo…
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2025 ATP Week 38 - Chengdu, Hangzhou (USO Recap, ATP 250 Draw Talk, R1 Bets, Ace the Odds Launch)
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2:32:32In this new pod, we are joined by special guest @SmoothManSports! Here, we recap the US Open by discussing hypothetical lines for "matches we didn't see but wish we did." We talk briefly about the Davis Cup before launching our new collaboration "Ace the Odds" (@acetheodds123 on X) where we will each post our play of the day. We then dive deep into…
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Yascha Mounk on China and Western Liberalism
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1:22:03This week on the Sinica Podcast, I chat with well-known author and public intellectual Yascha Mounk about his recent fascination with China, his approach to learning about the country and learning Chinese, and his thoughts on how China fits into the current crisis of Western liberal democracy. 7:15 – Yascha’s experience of living in China and learn…
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Episode #221: Special IAA Mobility Edition!
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30:23Tu Le and Lei Xing bring you inside Europe’s biggest auto show where Chinese EV makers and global legacies collide. We break down: • Volkswagen Group’s push into €25K EVs (Cupra, ID Polo, Skoda Epiq) • BMW’s Neue Klasse iX3 vs. Mercedes’ all-new GLC EV • Polestar 5 sedan launch — is it too late? • BYD’s massive European push (Seal 6 DMI Touring, Do…
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TAG Podcast: ACL Elite RETURNS + Chengdu Rongcheng's Tim Chow
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1:03:13It's that time of the year again, with the AFC Champions League Elite returning for another season of thrilling action. We cast an eye over all the action and answer the burning questions ahead of kickoff: Is the new format a winner? Can anyone stop Saudi dominance? Will Japan's trio of teams provide the biggest challenge? What's behind Korea's dwi…
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The "World Champions" debate: Is the NBA title misnamed?
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27:55On this episode of Sideline Story, we dive into the FIBA European Championship and the fiery comments from Turkish coach Ergin Ataman that sparked a global debate. He challenged the NBA's right to call its winners "World Champions." We break down this contentious issue, asking if the title is deserved or presumptuous. Plus, we analyze Luka Doncic's…
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Sydney 2000: Better Than New: Triathlon, Women's Pole Vault and Modern Pentathlon
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43:09All year long we're celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Sydney 2000 Games, and this month is the actual month of the Games' anniversary! The Sydney 2000 Olympics opened on September 15, 2000, and over the next 17 days, won over the world with its competitions and amazing hospitality. On this episode, we look at new sports and events on the Olym…
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What Did the September 3 Parade Mean?
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1:43:11This week on Sinica, I speak first with retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, a frequent commentator on Chinese military and security affairs and a prolific writer now at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, and with Rana Mitter of the Harvard Kennedy School and author of Forgotten Ally, a book about World War II in …
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