Scientia Sinica

This show explains China’s economic trends, political shifts, and social changes using evidence from published research. Then we switch gears for China Stories—engaging, easy-to-enjoy narratives about life and society on the ground.Perfect for listeners who want to learn about China through both reliable analysis and memorable stories.

Scientia Sinica is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Scientia Sinica, a news show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  When Iran Wobbles: How China Calculates Risk in a World of Conflict

  Feb 5, 20264 minS0

  <p>As internal pressures mount on governments around the world, international partners are often forced to make quiet but consequential choices. This episode examines how China approaches political instability in Iran, drawing on analysis from leading U.S. scholars and situating the case within China’s broader foreign policy behavior.</p><p>Using insights from a Brookings Institution article by Ryan Hass (Director, John L. Thornton China Center) and Allie Matthias (Research Analyst, China Center), the podcast explores how Beijing balances rhetoric, economic interests, and strategic caution when a key partner faces potential regime instability.</p><p>Rather than escalation or dire...

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  Episode #10

  Christmas in China: Why It's More Complicated Than You Think

  Dec 25, 20255 minS0

  <p>Christmas in China is often misunderstood.For some, it looks like a sign of Westernization.For others, it seems suddenly restricted or discouraged.But the real story is more complicated — and it has been unfolding for years.This podcast draws on academic research to explain how Christmas became popular in China as a secular, commercial, and cultural phenomenon, and why its public expression has been re-evaluated and curtailed in recent years.At the center of this discussion is the scholarly article:Li, Liping & Zhang, Gaoyuan (2010).“A reflection on ‘Christmas fever’ in China in the globalizing world.”International Journal of Sociology...

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  Episode #9

  How Chinese State Media Portrays the United States : A 20 Year Analysis

  Dec 9, 20259 minS0

  <p>Why does Chinese state media repeatedly portray the United States as a nation in decline?This podcast is based on the peer-reviewed article “America the Failure? Critical Narratives of the United States in Chinese State Media” by Christopher Carothers and Joshua Freedman, published in The China Quarterly (2024).🔗 Read the original research article here:https://doi.org/10.1017/S030574102400...Drawing on the study’s analysis of 1,761 editorials published in People’s Daily from 2003 to 2022, we reveal the three major narratives that shape China’s portrayal of the United States — the U.S. as a dangerous hegemon, a society with failing values, and a superpowe...

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  Episode #8

  China’s Private Hospital Boom: Opportunity or Crisis for Healthcare?

  Nov 30, 20256 minS0

  <p>China’s private hospital sector is growing faster than ever — but this boom brings new challenges for health equity, regulation, and patient trust. Based on The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific (2024) study, this podcast explores the data behind the rapid rise of private hospitals, the issues threatening sustainability, and policy ideas to make healthcare fairer for all.Link to the article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(23)00309-7/fulltext</p>

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  Episode #7

  Behind the Tension: Why China–Japan Can’t Walk Away From Each Other

  Nov 29, 20258 minS0

  <p>Why do China and Japan remain locked in a cycle of tension, cooperation, and uneasy stability? In this podcast episode, we break down the deeper forces behind today’s dispute — and explain why neither country can afford to walk away.Drawing on insights from Rumi Aoyama, one of the leading scholars on China–Japan relations, we explore how this relationship is held together by economic interdependence, yet constantly tested by political friction and strategic mistrust. Aoyama reminds us that China–Japan ties follow a familiar pattern: periods of calm, followed by sudden fragility, and eventually a return to stabilization.Here's t...

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