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229: Kerry Brown – the World’s Most Powerful Nation Under Xi Jinping
Category: Business
Duration: 00:52:04
Publish Date: 2018-04-15 18:00:00
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Podcast highlights:

  • 05:30 Talking about the "Man of Faith" - what are some of the most common misconceptions and stereotypes of Xi Jinping in the West?
  • 18:30 What is the One Belt One Road Initiative and what does Xi Jinping have to do with it?
  • 42:30 So where do you begin if you want to start looking into China? The King's College Professor advises you to get on the plane!

Podcast notes:

  • 00:05 Welcoming Kerry Brown - Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of Lao China Institute at King's College, London, and Author of Several Books.
  • 01:15 What made Kerry Brown write his latest book, "The World According to Xi", and what's the message he's trying to tell the world about the president of China?
  • 05:30 Talking about the "Man of Faith" - what are some of the most common misconceptions and stereotypes of Xi Jinping in the West?
  • 11:00 Graham and Kerry Brown discuss Chinese Soft Power and contrasts in international politics.
  • 18:30 What is the One Belt One Road Initiative and what does Xi Jinping have to do with it?
  • 21:00 China is becoming more and more familiar to the rest of the world but according to Kerry Brown, there's still a long way to go.
  • 25:30 We need an honest dialogue about China in the West as the country keeps globalizing.
  • 29:00 In spite of of globalization, the number of students enrolled in Chinese language classes is dropping – what are some of Kerry Brown's thoughts on learning Chinese?
  • 37:15 China is facing a huge challenge with soil, water and air quality after decades of hard industialization.
  • 40:15 Did you know that Liverpool has one of the oldest Chinatowns in the world? Discussing Liverpool Shanghai Partnership.
  • 42:30 So where do you begin if you want to start looking into China? The King's College Professor advises you to get on the plane!
  • 50:00 Immersing yourself in a different culture can be scary. Visit one of the dozens of Chinatowns all over the world to get a taste of Chinese culture.
  • 50:30 Want to learn more about Kerry Brown? Visit his website at www.kerry-brown.co.uk to find more! The Great Learning Starts Now.
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