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.
What does it take for European businesses to succeed in China today? How are Ireland–China economic relations evolving in a shifting geopolitical landscape? And where do opportunities still exist amid growing competition and changing supply chains?
In this episode, Xaver Haack speaks with Tadhg O’Callaghan, Director of Enterprise Ireland in China. Together they discuss Tadhg’s professional journey across East Asia, the role of Enterprise Ireland in supporting Irish companies abroad, and what makes a business “China-ready”.
The conversation also explores the current state of Sino-Irish relations following recent high-level visits, Ireland’s positioning within wider EU–China dynamics, and the sectors offering the greatest promise for future cooperation — from green technology and offshore wind to education and innovation.

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