Chinese Whispers

The Spectator

A fortnightly podcast from the Spectator on the latest in Chinese politics, society, and more. Read more

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Episodes

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09/10/2025 18:23A compilation of Chinese Whispers: understanding China

05/05/2025 1:37:57 What does it take to be 'an old friend of the Chinese people'?

04/07/2025 37:44From Chimerica to Cold War II: how US-China relations soured

03/24/2025 36:32Rana Mitter on the legacy of Sun Yat-sen

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Our take on Chinese Whispers podcast

Many people understand very little about the second largest nation on the planet, China. Chinese Whispers is here to inform you of the latest in Chinese Politics, Society, culture, and so much more. Hosted by Cindy Yu, this podcast exhaustively covers China and Chinese affairs, including the country's past and present. The episodes cover various topics, with the presenter handling them with subtlety and skill. Yu brings over experts, China watchers and journalists who answer any questions anyone would ask about China and the relaxd manner in which she handles everything sets an unmatchable educative aura.