As China and the Communist Party celebrates its 101st birthday, a myriad of domestic and international developments have created a challenging environment for the country. This podcast episodes highlights four pressing challenge facing Xi Jinping and his team as he seeks a 3rd term later this year.

What does the Biden administration portend for U.S-China relations? 

Will it continue Washington's bipartisan and hardline approach towards China? We are seeing the Biden Presidency filling its diplomatic corps with experienced hands, with deep knowledge of foreign policy in Asia. What will this change in personnel, and change in personal style mean for this relationship? We discuss this and more in this politburo podcast episode.

The Politburo Podcasts aims to deliver concise, digestible analysis on the politics, policies and international relations of China within 5-10 minutes.

In this podcast episode on the Politburo, we discuss Jack Ma's 'disappearance' (and reappearance), Ant Group's halted IPO and what this portends for Chinese tech companies and billionaire personalities.

The Politburo Podcasts aims to deliver concise, digestible analysis on the politics, policies and international relations of China within 5-10 minutes.