European Guanxi Podcast

European Guanxi Podcast
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The European Guanxi Podcast explores current affairs underpinning EU-China Relations. It includes interviews with experts on EU- China Foreign Policy and beyond, offering listeners critical insights into the challenges and opportunities that characterize EU-China dialogue. It also provides a platform for the discussion of youth perspectives and experiences on EU-China Relations.
The EG Podcast is Produced by Shristi More. Our work would not be possible without the valued help of our Podcast Team & the EG Community.
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The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to EU-China relations, including energy security, environmental policy, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic strategies. Notable episodes explore themes like the economic implications of Chinese New Year, the dynamics of China's Belt and Road Initiative, and youth activism in the Chinese diaspora, aiming to connect listeners with diverse perspectives.

The European Guanxi Podcast explores current affairs underpinning EU-China Relations. It includes interviews with experts on EU- China Foreign Policy and beyond, offering listeners critical insights into the challenges and opportunities that characterize EU-China dialogue. It also provides a platform for the discussion of youth perspectives and experiences on EU-China Relations.
The EG Podcast is Produced by Shristi More. Our work would not be possible without the valued help of our Podcast Team & the EG Community.
What happens when the world’s most ambitious infrastructure initiative hits geopolitical headwinds, green scrutiny, and digital competition?
In this episode of the European Guanxi Podcast, host Shristi More sits down with Keren Zhu —Assistant Professor of Political Science at Davidson College and co-host of the Belt and Road Podcast — to unpack how China’s Belt and Road Initiative is transforming in 2025. From shifting strategies and rising tech tensions to green pledges and South–South partnerships, this is a timely conversation on power, perception, and the global race for connectivity.
Is the BRI evolving or unraveling? And where does Europe stand in this recalibrated global map? Tune in for sharp insights and honest reflections.
Few of the Papers by Dr. Keren Zhu to reflect upon :
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=uyRvY8kAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
https://thepeoplesmap.net/globalchinapulse/a-decade-of-environmental-change/
https://www.newsecuritybeat.org/2023/10/chinese-rail-exports-environmental-dilemma-economic-gains-green-2/
https://www.rand.org/pubs/working_papers/WR1338.html
This episode was hosted by Shristi More

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