European Guanxi Podcast
European Guanxi Podcast
Podcast Description
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.
In this episode, we welcome Thomas 阿福 Derksen, one of the best-known German creators in China, to reflect on his journey from influencer to media entrepreneur. We talk about finding a niche, staying authentic even when everyone has an opinion, why consistency matters more than anything, and what motivated Thomas to launch his new venture Asiabits.
We also discuss how learning by doing, constantly failing and trying again forms the basis of success in the media industry, and why being on the ground matters when trying to understand innovation coming out of China.
Links:
- European Guanxi: https://www.europeanguanxi.com/
- Asiabits: https://asiabits.com/en/
- Thomas Derksen: https://www.thomas-derksen.com/
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