Reviews
I was walking on my way home on 54TH street Manhattan New York. One of my favorite things is to take a longer route and listen to this podcast. Two years ago I was in Shanghai China witnessing the lockdown and the three years of pandemic. China has become a happy memory where I can never go back...Read full review »
zigzagzh via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/02/24
Such an interesting and amazing story! I have learned a lot from this documentary which has broadened my understanding, Knowledge and more importantly the state of which Chinese people or society are affected by the traditions of the communist party. Applauding the work and hopefully the world...Read full review »
MR. NIBBS via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/26/24
Wish it was deeper especially towards the end or final chapters. No oooomph The first few chapters were pretty good.
MutantXN via Apple Podcasts · Nigeria · 11/28/23
Sad to heard: Pee have “loud voices” with more than often “not so loud actions”! Like an old chinese saying: “Barking dogs don’t bite” Wishing to those with”loud” actions success!
AG#TC via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 11/04/23
An objective look at one of the most important people on the planet. This really helped me understand the basics of who Xi is and what drives him. A very different person to other big leaders, and clearly a person that will influence world history for better and worse. I love the personal...Read full review »
Erlingdr via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/22/23
This podcast series perfectly describes China’s development over the past 20 years. From the gradually increased freedoms, pride and optimism towards the Olympics to the return of autocratic iron fist by the Communist Party under Xi. I think the Chinese people deserve and can handle freedom...Read full review »
RSRNL2023 via Apple Podcasts · Netherlands · 09/18/23
I will recommend this series to every one who care about the future of either Taiwan or China.
RubyNatioal via Apple Podcasts · Taiwan · 08/28/23
It’s well done in terms of production but naive, biased and mediocre for its content. It presents a slant and agenda and doesn’t even bother to set up a straw man opposition to knock down. If I produced an essay like this when I was in school, I would have failed for lack of critical analysis....Read full review »
ezroller101 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/26/23
Es lohnt sich und ist sehr spannend erzählt!
Cäse via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 08/08/23
I am listening to it for the second time, and I pick up more details. It inspires me to understand China’s elite political dynamics better, and how that affects Chinese political culture and society. It’s so important that we have a shared understanding, lest we paint such a huge portion of...Read full review »
rtown via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/03/23
It is an excellent podcast! Super content and also entertaining.
Luka.stuka via Apple Podcasts · Poland · 08/02/23
Background and insight into one of the most, if not the most consequential individual in the world for the next 1-2 decades.
World Citizenry via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/17/23
I declare war against you!🔫🗡️🪦⚰️⚔️🛡️💣🧨🪓⛓️💉🛡️🔪🔨⚒️⛏️
king💠⚜️🇱🇷 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/17/23
I consume fairly a large quantity of podcasts from very reputed sources in English and I would rank ‘The Prince’ one of the very best. It distills a lot of information and presents the essence for a layperson to understand. The host is critical and equanimous. Thanks
dsb5 via Apple Podcasts · India · 05/11/23
Interesting but not sure how credible and extensive the research is when the author can’t even pronounce the word “Xi” and said it should be pronounced as “sea”…
Podcastreviewer00 via Apple Podcasts · Hong Kong · 05/01/23
Meh
Good background on Xi but leftist bias sprinkled throughout. The irony in covering chinas censorship apparatus while not mentioning how the democrats mounted similar campaigns against “misinformation” was lost to the host I guess 😂
apt6ix via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/23
Good storytelling
vanessamg via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/13/23
To that one review that correct the pronunciation…. It really is NOT like “she”. It’s more like “Sea” if any. It’s a sound where you bite down and stretch your lips, and not perk your lips as “sh” Source: speaks mandarin all my life…🙃 Otherwise: nice insight and perspective. I wouldn’t say this...Read full review »
啊赞 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/31/23
Amazingly in depth , and just a really well told podcast .
livntosca via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 03/24/23
Well researched, well made and interesting to listen to.
Tig42 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 03/21/23
A multifaceted examination of how Xi came to believe the things that he does about the world and about how to lead - have recommended the series to so many people that i feel like an unpaid PR person for the pod. (Seriously though, give it a listen)
MaiaClaire via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/09/23
I loved this podcast. It was well researched, and played out like a riveting thriller. Masterful biographic storytelling that weaves together Xi’s individual story with overarching geopolitical themes.
matthewtorney via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 03/02/23
Very in-depth and fascinating information
plant based Janice via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/13/23
Provided more insight and understanding about China’s and importantly Xi’s ambitions using the CCP. It’s clear that the West is under threat by a multifaceted iconoclast who uses and directs western societies to attack themselves from within using their own cherished social media and other...Read full review »
N1ckname9 via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 02/09/23
Great series
Dapode via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 02/06/23
Very good quality
kenjiro-sama via Apple Podcasts · Indonesia · 02/02/23
Interesting. Reporter is mistaken in the pronunciation of “Xi” which was super distracting. It’s not like “C” or “Sea”. It’s like “She”.
Aurora SB via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/27/23
Listening you from Brazil! Awesome podcast! Keep up the good work! Thank you!
DAGA1992 via Apple Podcasts · Brazil · 01/23/23
This podcast is the best I’ve ever heard on China simply because it provides context to the developments I’m following. The host gives both facts and human stories making it both easy and engaging and insightful. I also think the view is quite balanced with the Chinese rationale being explained...Read full review »
Crimson Sakura via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/15/23
I finished the entire series in a couple of days. Well done, Ms Wong!!! I had lived in Shanghai from 2014 to July 2022. In their words, I had lived through the nightmare of the Shanghai lockdown. Listening to this podcast gave me deeper insight into why the insanity continues to fester and grow...Read full review »
Hudson! via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/10/23
Really enjoyed the first 3-4 episodes about Xi. The research was well done and excellent story telling as well as production. However, once the podcast decided to bring a typical western narrative on human rights, the podcast lost a lot of credibility. Human right ms vs separationist movement...Read full review »
GS Thx via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/05/23
I’ve always been extremely interested in Xi & this was such an informative Podcast! Thanks for all your hard work on understanding China and it’s Party!
PavanTheWay via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/03/23
Perfectly paced, rich in details and informative, the series is an outstanding presentation.
lion0810 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 01/01/23
Really great podcast. I decided to give it a try after several good recommendations (including Ezra Klein), and I’m really happy I did! It is narrated so well that I could barely put the phone down and was always really looking forward to the next episode. And by the way this is heroic...Read full review »
1969giampy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/31/22
this is such a great podcast, very informative especially since I grew up in China but know very little about Chinese politics. Please do a season 2 on maybe a former president, someone high up in the Xi administration, or maybe dissect an aspect of Chinese politics!
Meghannnnnn_12344560 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/30/22
What a great podcast, thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope the Economist has more of these in the pipeline.
JPMorgan1316 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/30/22
Very good journalism! Thanks.
looksnice via Apple Podcasts · Switzerland · 12/28/22
Really excellent well-researched and incredibly richly detailed and sourced biography of Xi Jinping. Please add another season with current Xi Jinping analysis.
El Contador Charroso via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/22/22
Is China on the right track? No. Are the children of the current generation going to have better life? No. When will changes happen? During change of leadership, and we do not China’s next leader any time soon. So no hope till at least Xi died or CCP collapse like the Soviet Union.
qmzp1739 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/21/22
Die Geschichte ist unglaublich interessant und die Autorin/ Sprecherin gestaltet den Podcast sehr gut. Macht es sehr einfach zuzuhören
DenisReviews via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 12/19/22
First 2-3 episodes were good. It showed a lot of history related to Xi’s coming to power. Then it went awry with western propaganda and no longer interesting. In the bonus episode when the hosts talk about Liang Jia He, it’s clear that Chinese propaganda is about enduring pain and making things...Read full review »
day day up 2023 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/18/22
Very interesting to learn more about this elusive leader - didn’t think it would be very interesting but it’s great!
kiwibabychick via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 12/13/22
Thanks for putting together such an interesting podcast. I’ve recommended it to several people. It will be fascinating to see if their system of government makes it until the hundred year anniversary of 2049.
Silica123 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/11/22
Great and brave job! I enjoyed every minute of every episode. Excellent info and quality.
mvlg22 via Apple Podcasts · Spain · 12/11/22
This is a fantastic primer on China's history, understanding the relationship between the China Communist Party ("#CCP") and China's government (something people have a hard time grasping), and China's dictator, Xi. China is and has been America's most significant...Read full review »
Leea1776 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/07/22
As a Chinese myself, I enjoyed listening to this podcast a lot and had recommended to my friends too. Great job! If there is one thing i can think of will improve the listening experience is the pronounce of “Xi” is not correct, and the correct pronunciation doesn’t sounds like the word “sea”....Read full review »
EYHYs via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/04/22
Even if you’re not a China hand, this biocast is a joy.
Gild School via Apple Podcasts · Spain · 12/04/22
I’m passionate about politics, and since lately it’s a little hard to start conversations about the changing world, I I have turned to podcasts. This is a tremendously well done podcast, from the field work to the sources and insights on what’s happening in this constantly changing world. :) I...Read full review »
Rafaji2000 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/03/22
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »