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The Economist
Drum Tower
Two of The Economist's China correspondents, Alice Su and David Rennie, analyse the stories at the heart of this vast country and examine its influence beyond its borders. They’ll be joined by our global network of correspondents and expert guests to examine how everything from party politics to business, technology and culture are reshaping China and the world. Published every Tuesday.If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to...
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4.7 stars from 668 ratings
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“Brilliant reporting by David Rennie, by going to Xinjiang during Ramadan, risking his own safety. Bravo!”
bf2019 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/24/24
My go to for gaining insight about China
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“By far my favourite show to keep up to date with China. David and Alice strikes a good balance between uncovering the side of China that is perhaps not headline worthy whilst not being overly biased. It’s not so much that everything about China is bad, the show serves as a good counter argument...”Read full review »
OnePaperAirplane via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/08/24
Brilliant but paywalled.
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“I quickly feel in love with Drum Tower when it first debuted and was shocked and irritated to find they have moved to a subscription only model including blocking access to previously free episodes.”
JemMashburn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/24
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