If one’s goal were to bring about a nuclear winter, nuclear weapons would remain unmatched. But China has no interest in such destruction. Instead, if the task is simply to guard against intrusion or reach distant targets without leaving poisoned soil behind, China has pursued more measured, efficient, and cost-effective alternatives.

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On September 3rd, China held a grand military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. In this episode of the Roughly Chinese Podcast, our host Mimi is joined by Li Jingjing, journalist and commentator at CGTN, to discuss how World War II is remembered differently in the East and the West, and why this history matters not only to China, but to people everywhere.

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#politics #southamerica #socialism 
Chapters:
0:00 Intro – Meet Our Guest  
2:23 Chávez’s Legacy & Venezuela–China Relations  
7:05 China vs. US in Latin America  
14:54 Venezuela’s Socialist Path & Development  
18:57 US Imperialism & Regional Challenges  
29:12 Future of South America & Global South Unity  
33:24 AI Technology & Digital Sovereignty

This excerpt is from a conversation with Mr. Carlos Ron — former Venezuelan diplomat and researcher at the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research. He joined our host, Mimi, to explore Venezuela’s evolving partnership with China, the contrasting roles of the US and China in Latin America, and the broader struggle for sovereignty across the Global South. Their discussion touches on Venezuela’s socialist path, the challenges of US imperialism, and the growing vision of South–South unity, while also reflecting on how advances in AI technology highlight the importance of digital independence in shaping the future.

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In this episode of Roughly Chinese, our host speaks with Vijay Prashad, Indian historian, journalist, and Director of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. Together, they explore how a "new mood" of confidence is rising across the Global South — and why China’s revolutionary history plays such a pivotal role in shaping it.

To explore specific topics in the episode, please check the chapter markers below:

00:00 Meet Our Guest & Introduction
02:40 Trump’s Tariffs: Shooting Himself in the Foot
08:53 New Hope and a “New Mood” in the Global South
24:46 What China’s Revolutionary Legacy Means for the Global South
36:56 Debunking the “China as New Empire” Narrative
47:30 How Can the Global South Build Cultural Solidarity?

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In this episode of Roughly Chinese, our host Mimi sits down with Professor Radhika Desai, a leading scholar of political economy and international relations from the University of Manitoba, and Carl Zha, host of the Silk and Steel podcast, known for his sharp insights into U.S.-China relations.

Together, they unpack some of the most urgent and misunderstood questions shaping global politics today — from the rise of socialist politics among young Americans to the reality of China’s public healthcare and infrastructure.

To explore specific topics in the episode, please check the chapter markers below:

00:00 – Meet Our Guests: Radhika Desai & Carl Zha  
04:24 – Why Are Young Americans Turning Left?  
21:08 – Is China Still Socialist? What the West Gets Wrong  
45:02 – Trump’s Trade War and the Global Turn Toward China

Learn more about Professor Radhika Desai and her work here: https://radhikadesai.com/

Learn more about Carl Zha and his work here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVStx6jdbfHV77ICVu9xxLw/videos/videos

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On June 18, our host Mimi is joined by CODEPINK cofounder Jodie Evans and Dana Showtyme Burton, founder of Iron Mic, to discuss about these topics:

00:00 - 01:08 | Intro

01:09 - 08:30 | Why I Moved to China
Dana explains leaving Detroit, disillusionment with U.S. decline, and initial discovery of China.

08:31 - 11:59 | Systemic Decay in the U.S. vs. Problem Solving in China
Discussion of societal breakdown in the U.S. and contrast with how China addresses challenges.

12:00 – 38:16 | Deprogramming Western Propaganda
How perceptions of China are shaped by media, Dana’s personal unlearning process, and historical bias.

38:17 – 55:11 | Music and Social Media as Cultural Bridge-Building
Dana details his work connecting Chinese and American artists and how genuine cultural exchange resists political division.

55:12 - 01:07:02 | Anti-China Hate in the U.S. and Its Consequences
Analysis of how U.S. propaganda fuels real-world violence against Asians and suppresses authentic dialogue.

01:07:03-01:13:24 | Building Bridges and Global Citizenship
Final reflections on solutions, citizen responsibility, and maintaining people-to-people connections despite propaganda.

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This article, written by Shiu Sin-por, CEO of the New Paradigm Foundation Company Limited, was originally published in Ming Pao, a major Chinese-language newspaper. The following version has been translated and edited by The China Academy to better serve an international audience.

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