[Part 2] The black, white, and gray of Chinese funding in Brazil
Release Date: 04/28/2025
China’s Strategic Advances in the Global Economy
The US-China Podcast
China’s GDP is projected to reach as it continues to grow at a than the United States’. China’s role in the global economy has shifted from “The World’s Factory” to a . Yet, China’s economy operates differently than Western ones – raising questions of how these divergent economic models will either . How is China protecting and promoting its position in the global economy, and how is the United States dealing with its economic rival? Ka Zeng joined us in June 2025 to discuss how China acts in global economic institutions amid economic competition with the United...
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China & the Hill: Xi Takes Center Stage at SCO Summit while U.S. Treasury Flags Chinese Money-Laundering Networks
The US-China Podcast
China & the Hill is now on Substack! → China & the Hill is a weekly covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the .
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Unearthing Leverage: Critical Minerals in U.S.-China Competition
The US-China Podcast
Critical minerals have become a cornerstone of economic and geopolitical competition, essential to technologies from to advanced . China’s dominance in the sector reflects decades of and global shifts in supply chains. This conversation examines how China attained its current position, the scale of its capacity, and why these minerals are so vital to national security and the energy transition. It also considers how recent global disruptions, including the , COVID-19, and the U.S.-China trade war, have exposed strategic vulnerabilities in mineral supply chains. In response, the United...
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China & the Hill: Beijing sends top trade envoy to Washington, China eyes yuan-backed crypto stablecoins
The US-China Podcast
China & the Hill is now on Substack! → China & the Hill is a weekly covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the .
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Weaponizing Trade: China’s New Economic Arsenal
The US-China Podcast
examines how the Chinese government is increasingly leveraging its economic power for strategic and coercive purposes. In their report, Evan S. Medeiros and Andrew Polk explore the and how various measures are deployed in service of Beijing’s political objectives. Drawing on recent case studies, the report assesses the drivers behind the development of these new tools, the implications for , and the strategic challenges they introduce into an already fragile U.S.-China relationship. In an interview conducted on July 28, 2025, report co-authors Evan Medeiros and Andrew Polk join Ka...
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Jobs Wanted: China’s Struggle with Youth Unemployment
The US-China Podcast
After the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s economy has . Low domestic demand has impacted multiple industries, while rising youth unemployment is fueling concern among . In response, the Chinese government has introduced a to strengthen vocational education, aiming to equip young people with practical skills for a growing tech sector. On July 17, 2025, an interview with Eli Friedman and Yun Zhou, moderated by Andrew Liu, examines key features of China’s labor market, analyzes shifting economic trends, and explores the broader impact of socio-cultural attitudes in...
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China & the Hill: U.S. Chip Restrictions Bite as DeepSeek Delays New Model
The US-China Podcast
China & the Hill is now on Substack! → China & the Hill is a weekly covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the .
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Gender, Policy, and Progress: How China Governs Women’s Labor in STEM
The US-China Podcast
In 1995, the world turned its attention to Beijing as thousands gathered for the Fourth World Conference on Women – an event that produced the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Nearly three decades later, its legacy continues to inform gender equity movements around the world. What has its impact been within China, particularly in spaces where women are still underrepresented, such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? In an interview conducted on May 29, 2025, Yangyang Cheng and Gina Tam join Abigail Coplin for a conversation that connects past momentum...
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China & the Hill: U.S. To Allow Advanced Chip Sales in China
The US-China Podcast
China & the Hill is now on Substack! → China & the Hill is a weekly covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the .
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China & the Hill: Can the H20 Chip Save China’s AI Sector? And the Painful Decisions Facing Chinese Migrants
The US-China Podcast
China & the Hill is now on Substack! → China & the Hill is a weekly covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the .
info_outlineChina remains one of the largest capital exporters in the world, yet there is generally a lack of reliable information on the consequences of Chinese overseas projects. These projects range into the billions and can be transformative for local economies, especially for emerging technologies, large-scale infrastructure, and sustainable energy projects. However, regulations for Chinese outbound investment can be immature and Chinese firms sometimes resort to shortcuts, violating laws of the host state. Particular areas of concern are labor violations and degradation of local environments. From building electrical transmission lines that power Brazil to mining bauxite in Guinea to produce aluminum, Chinese overseas projects affect the economy, local communities, and environment in many ways. How can the stories of these projects shed light on the good and bad practices of Chinese outbound investment?