Since 2025 we've had the war in Iran. How much has that changed the pressures on China to internationalise the RMB? Has that really supercharged it, or has it made them a bit more risk averse? Gregory Chin and Kevin Gallagher offer their perspectives. For the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...?

Very recently, Deutsche Bank has been named an RMB clearing bank, the first European bank to have this designation. China's been trying to internationalise the RMB for 20 years. Guests Gregory Chin and @kevinpgallagher.bsky.social weigh in on what this announcement means and how we got here. (1/2)

In the fifth episode in the China Rules series, we look at China’s efforts to reshape the global financial system. A milestone has been the recent designation of Deutsche Bank as a renminbi clearing house. China is pushing hard to increase its influence inside international institutions ... (1/3)

In the first four months of this year, China's foreign outbound investment hit 63 billion dollars. Those days when Chinese investors stashed their money under their mattresses are gone; this year another milestone. On 1 July, China's first regulation on overseas investment came into force. (1/2)

NEW EPISODE DROPPED 📬 In our fourth episode of 'China Rules', we look at the State Council’s new rules on overseas investment. These formalize control over outbound investment, addressing Party concerns about sensitive tech and data, and sending a chilling signal to Chinese tech companies. (1/3)

A lot of people are warning about the future of Chinese EV sales inside China. Louisa recently spoke with a well-known Chinese economist who said he thought the collapse of the Chinese EV market was not only was it inevitable, but it was going to come very, very soon. (1/2)

China’s BYD now leads the global EV market after overtaking U.S. rival Tesla earlier this year. The figures are staggering and show a rise of 69% in vehicle exports in May, and some are saying that the Middle East war is accelerating China’s EV rise. (1/2)

In the latest episode in our China Rules series, we look at the rise and potential fall of China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Once scoffed at by Elon Musk, China’s EV industry is charging ahead in international markets with its top car brand, BYD, selling more cars than Tesla in 2025. (1/3)

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New episode of The Little Red Podcast: the rise & fall of China's EV industry. Fengming Lu & Yole Group's Yu Yang join hosts Graeme Smith & Louisa Lim to discuss BYD outselling Tesla, battery tech, and a viral post about Elon Musk and monkey's bums. 🎧 Listen here: https://quicklink.anu.edu.au/2od8

Today marks the CCP’s 105th birthday. We reflect on a 2021 episode “The Great Reconciler and the End of Chinese History.” Become an instant expert on the new historical resolution issued by China's Communist Party for all your cocktail season smalltalk needs. (1/3)

How far has robotics in China progressed in comparison to other countries? In our latest episode, guests Chang Che and Alberto Moel offer differing views on this question. For the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

It’s gaokao 高考 time for millions of Chinese students today. Rewinding to our episode on one of the world’s biggest exams, with guests Edward Vickers, Ruixue Jia and Karron Huang. For the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

Education Nation: China’s Exam Fetish - The Little Red Podcast

China’s college exam, the gaokao, is fetishized as the ultimate test, yet a lesser-known story is how it entrenches regional education discrimination. Its role at social engineering is also clear, wit...

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China’s college exam, the gaokao, is fetishized as the ultimate test, yet a lesser-known story is how it entrenches regional education discrimination. Its role at social engineering is also clear, with AI suddenly becoming the sixth most popular major in China, on command from above. (1/3)

In our 2019 episode “Tiananmen’s Final Secret”, @josephtorigian.bsky.social and @zhoufengsuo.bsky.social discuss what newly discovered materials about June 4 revealed about party allegiances at the time and the extent of popular support for the protestors. (1/3)

June 4 marks the anniversary of the deadly crackdown ordered by Deng Xiaoping, which killed hundreds – maybe thousands – of people in Beijing and Chengdu. While the campaign to erase all memory of the event continues, explosive new information emerged in the lead up to the anniversary in 2019. (1/3)

Tiananmen's Final Secret - The Little Red Podcast

Tuesday June 4 marks the 30th anniversary of the deadly crackdown ordered by Deng Xiaoping, which killed hundreds – maybe thousands – of people in Beijing and Chengdu. While the campaign to erase all ...

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Will embodied AI negatively impact social stability and reduce employment rates in China? In our newest episode, guests Chang Che and Alberto Moel weigh in on what the future of AI advancement looks like, and the opportunities it could actually provide. For the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

Last year robots beat humans for the first time in a half marathon. This is a jump from the year prior, where the robots fell apart mid-race. Guests Chang Che and Alberto Moel debate how much of an achievement this actually is and its economic implications. Full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

Today marks 60 years since the start of the Cultural Revolution. We rewind to episode #96, which analysed its legacy. Guests @binxu013.bsky.social and @taniabranigan.bsky.social weigh in on how this decade inflicted trauma on an entire generation. For the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

In our latest episode, author @bethanyallen.bsky.social joined us to discuss China's authoritarian economic statecraft and the China-Australia trade war. Allen reflects on changes to China's geopolitical strategy post-pandemic amidst Australia's push to investigate the origins of COVID-19. (1/2)

In our new series—China Rules—we look at how China is a global exporter, not just of goods, but also of standards, ideas, technologies and mechanisms of control. We’re starting with politics, and whether China is exporting its brand of “smart authoritarianism”. (1/4)

What does foreign interference actually look like? In our most recent episode, guests Dennis Molinaro and Sam Guthrie discuss how foreign interference targets are identified and approached and the intended effects of these efforts. (1/2)

Congratulations to former LRP guest Lau Yeewa on winning the Chommanard International Women's Literary Award for her book Tongueless. Catch up on the must-listen episode here: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

In recent years, numerous smaller cases of Chinese influence have been making headlines across Britain and Australia. Guests Lyndon Lee and Sam Guthrie examine the consequences of this influence across spheres of public life in both countries. For the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

In our latest episode, guest Lyndon Lee ponders the consequences of continued Chinese interference in the UK. For the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

Britain is the latest country to be plunged into yet another espionage scandal after an MP’s husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Beijing’s long been known for its ‘thousand grains of sand’ strategy relying on amateur intelligence collectors, but it’s now increasingly … (1/3)

China and Apple have both benefited from their decades long relationship. But with shifting geopolitical priorities and technological advancements in the industry, the tide is turning. Guests Jianggan Li and @patrickmcgee.bsky.social ponder the legacy and future of this complex relationship. (1/2)

Happy Year of the Fire Horse from the Little Red Podcast team 🎇🐴🔥🧧新年快乐！

With news of the Chinese government launching an investigation into misuse of psychiatric services this week, last year’s episode on the psy-boom in the China is a timely listen. For the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

China on the Couch: Xi Jinping's Psy-boom - The Little Red Podcast

In our third episode on beliefs and ideologies, we explore China’s newfound enthusiasm for psychiatry. Counselling was only registered as a profession in 2001 yet has seen a massive boom under Xi Jinp...

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In our third episode on beliefs and ideologies, we explore China’s newfound enthusiasm for psychiatry. Counselling was only registered as a profession in 2001 yet has seen a massive boom under Xi Jinping. The psy-boom is such that even party branch meetings are doing mindfulness exercises, … (1/3)

What does the future of Apple look like? How will they fare against fast technological developments of Chinese and other tech companies? Guests Jianggan Li and @patrickmcgee.bsky.social weigh in with opposing views. Listen to the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

How has Apple become dependent on China to manufacture its products? To what extent has Apple shaped supply chains in China? In our latest episode @patrickmcgee.bsky.social and Jianggan Li answer questions of how interdependent China and Apple have become. Listen here: omny.fm/shows/the-li...

In 2013, to mark International Consumers Day, China’s state-run TV network labelled Apple a ‘bad company’. More than a decade later, despite claiming to rely on multinationals from 50 countries, Apple still has nearly 100% of its supply chain in China. In this episode, we look at how… (1/3)