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The guest in this episode is the president of the Institute for East-West Strategic Studies in Britain Jean Christophe Iseux von Pfetten. He had the rare chance of becoming a special CPPCC member in 2001, witnessing firsthand how China's political advisory body functions.In the interview, he'll describe what he saw at the meetings, and what he thought they meant for China.Xu Feng, Du Juan, Wu Lu, Jin Sirui and Liao Hongqing contributed to the making of this episode of the Beijing Channel podcast.

Beijing Channel has interviewed Chinese medical expert Zhong Ming of Zhongshan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University in Shanghai. Dr. Zhong is one of the first doctors to be dispatched to Wuhan in early 2020 and has witnessed the entirety of China’s battle with Covid. In this episode, Dr. Zhong shares his observation and predictions as China shifts into a new phase of Covid control measures. When will infection cases peak? Will Chinese hospitals be overwhelmed? How should the most vulnerable take care of themselves? For the answers to these questions and more, please tune in to the program.1'03" How has China’s response to the pandemic changed as the virus evolved?2'15" When will China see a peak in infection numbers?3'00" Can China's hospitals deal with such a great number of patients?5'33" Should people be worried about re-infection?6'10" How should the elderly and those with underlying conditions protect themselves?7'26" Are you confident China can pull through this wave of Covid infections?Recording: Yuan Quan, Cen Zhilian, Zhou RuiAudio editor: Zhang Tianlang

Should China play a role in mediating the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and will it? These questions have the topic of debate among China watchers and some within the Chinese academia. In this podcast, guest speaker Victor Gao says he believes that China is in a unique position to push for peace, as it maintains a good relationship with both countries.Guest speaker: Victor Gao（高志凯）, Vice Director, Center for China and Globalization, Guest Professor, Soochow University.0'53": What's China's position on the conflict? 2'09": What's the historical context and merits of the matter China repeatedly makes reference to?7'40": How might China de-escalate the conflict?10'24": Do you think there should be an unconditional ceasefire right now in Ukraine?12'41": What should the international community do to avoid a nuclear holocaust?17'13": Is China responsible for the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine?20'05": Will threats of sanctions work on China?23'25": Is China finding common language with other developing countries regarding their positions on the conflict?26'15": Europe will meet with leaders of the U.S. and China within one week, what's the dynamic of this triangular relationship?30'57": How does China see the global order, against the backdrop of the conflict?Editing: Zhang TianlangThe podcast is hosted by Yang Liu, a veteran Chinese journalist who has created the Beijing Channel Newsletter, a popular source of China analysis among China watchers, diplomats, and investors.Your comments, suggestions, or ideas for future episodes are welcomed at yangliuxh@gmail.com

Hello,  Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Beijing Channel Podcast! With everything going on, it can be challenging to follow what's happening in China, or understand what China's up to.  That is exactly what this podcast will try to fix, by bringing you perspectives from people in the know on what's going on here. The podcast is hosted by Yang Liu, a veteran Chinese journalist who has created the Beijing Channel Newsletter, a popular source of China analysis among China watchers, diplomats, and investors. ***  On December 23, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, a move China says amounts to interference in its internal affairs and is dangerous.This episode of the Beijing Channel will examine the bill’s possible implications for businesses operating in China, whether the bill would be effective, and China’s potential responses. Host: Yang LiuGuest speaker: Zha Daojiong（查道炯）, Professor of international politics, Peking University.Background reading: China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to the UFLPAHow was a photo of a Vietnamese girl mistaken for a Chinese fire survivorTranscript:  Beijing Channel Newsletter. Editing by Zhang Tianlang, Liao Chenjie, Cui Qi.Your comments, suggestions, or ideas for future episodes are welcomed at yangliuxh@gmail.com