The Sinopsis Podcast

The Sinopsis Podcast episodes

October 09, 2020 Power Problems
Where does political power lie within in modern China, and how do political leaders come to control it? Mike and Sam breakdown the factionalism, patronage, and skirmishes within the CCP in this episode of The Sinopsis Podcast.

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32 min
September 02, 2020 The New Silk Road
In this episode of The Sinopsis Podcast, Sam and Mike dive into detail about the worlds most ambitious economic development project: The Belt and Road Initiative. What is the BRI, what are its benefits, and what are the potential pitfalls?

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31 min
August 28, 2020 India and China, Past and Present
On June 15th, a medieval brawl broke-out in the Kashmir region of India and China's border. How did we get here, and what's in store next for these two world powers? Mike and Sam break things down for you in this episode of The Sinopsis Podcast!
27 min
August 05, 2020 What's the Difference? China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau
What's the Difference? China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau

They're all Chinese, but are they all "China"? Despite their similarities, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau are all distinctly different entities from the People's Republic of China. Sam and Mike are here to explain the how and the why on this very first episode of The Sinopsis Podcast!
34 min

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A podcast explaining modern China, covering history, economics, culture, and geopolitics.