Independent Thinking: China’s National People’s Congress: The view from Japan

Xi Jinping has further consolidated his power in Beijing. What does this mean for China’s economy and its close neighbour Japan?

Audio Published 14 March 2024 30 minute listen

On this episode

Bronwen Maddox is in Japan this week, and is joined from Taipei by journalist Bethany Allen to discuss China’s National People’s Congress and the political calculations of Beijing’s neighbours. Joining them are Robert Ward from The International Institute for Strategic Studies and Dr Yu Jie – a senior fellow with our Asia-Pacific Programme.

About Independent Thinking

Independent Thinking is a weekly international affairs podcast hosted by our director Bronwen Maddox, in conversation with leading policymakers, journalists, and Chatham House experts providing insight on the latest international issues.

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