China Observers

A pilot audit by CHOICE analysts looks at the diverse China policies of Central and Eastern European countries, analyzing their external pressures, internal responses, and strategic choices. Together with authors and guests Ivana Karaskova, Konrad Szatters and Selena Orly, we discuss regional trends and the specific cases of Poland, Czechia, and Serbia.

China is now  the fastest-growing producer of nuclear energy in the world, and it is projected to surpass the U.S. in total capacity by 2030. But how and why is Beijing pushing for such fast-paced development of the sector?Guests Tong Zhao (Carnegie Endowment) and Paulína Ovečková (AMO) explore China's rapid development in nuclear energy, its civil-military fusion, and the geopolitical implications of its nuclear policies. They discuss China's ambitions, challenges, and the global context of nuclear proliferation and security.#China #nuclear #energy # weapons #civil #military #fusion #proliferation #geopolitics #security #renewable #international #cooperation

Between facial recognition and AI-generated faces, what is special about facial technologies in China ? And what is the future of faces in China?This episode explores the cultural and political implications of face-related technologies in China, including facial recognition, AI-generated faces, and biometric surveillance, with insights from scholars Margaret Hillenbrand and Xuenan Cao.#China #Beijing #facial #recognition #AI #surveillance #socialmedia #legislation #culture #politics #Asia

China feeds 20% of the world with just 9% of global arable land. In this episode, we explore China's food security challenges, the impact of geopolitical tensions, environmental issues, and technological innovations in agriculture.Host: Emma BelmonteGuest: Genevieve Donnellon-MayRead Genevieve's articles for CHOICE hereRead all of CHOICE's articles on our ⁠website#China #Beijing #geopolitics #climate #foodsecurity #agriculture , #GM #climatechange #Xijinping #technology

Are you at a very Chinese time in your life ? In this episode Host Emma Belmonte welcomes two guests Zeyi Yang and Jessica Imbach to explore the Chinamaxxing trend, its origins, societal reactions, and implications for cultural perception and soft power.Read all of CHOICE's articles on our ⁠websitePaulína Ovečková's article about chinamaxxing here#ChinaMaxxing #China #Beijing #Socialmedia #CulturalExchange #TikTokTrends #ChinaCulture #GlobalConversation #Chinesebaddy #Beingchinese