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About this Podcast:

China is one of the 21st century’s most consequential nations, and it has never been more important to understand how the country is governed. Pekingology is the podcast that unpacks Chinese politics, the inner workings of the Communist Party, and how China's domestic and foreign policy will impact the world. Pekingology is hosted by Henrietta Levin, Senior Fellow with the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS. It is produced by Gina Kim.

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35%

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What is Pekingology about?

China is one of the 21st century’s most consequential nations, and it has never been more important to understand how the country is governed. Pekingology is the podcast that unpacks Chinese politics, the inner workings of the Communist Party, and how China's domestic and foreign policy will impact the world.

What has Pekingology covered recently?

Recent episodes include "China's Techno-Industrial Strategy" (29 October 2026, 44 minutes), "How China's Economic Miracle Shattered" (15 October 2026, 48 minutes), and "China’s Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping" (1 October 2026, 49 minutes).

How often does Pekingology publish?

Pekingology publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 151 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Pekingology?

Booking probability for Pekingology is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pekingology requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pekingology's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Pekingology?

The strongest fits for Pekingology are Defense & International Affairs. Pekingology has a government audience.

About the host

Pekingology is a government podcast with 151 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    China's Techno-Industrial Strategy

    Oct 29, 202644 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Gerard DiPippo, Director for Global Macro at Eurasia Group. Henrietta and Gerard unpack the Chinese government's ambitious techno-industrial...

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    How China's Economic Miracle Shattered

    Oct 15, 202648 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Logan Wright, author of the new book Broken China: How the Economic Miracle Shattered and What it Means for the World. Logan argues the...

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    China’s Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping

    Oct 1, 202649 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute and co-author of the new book China’s Global Strategy under Xi Jinping, to discuss...

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    Ambassador Dan Kritenbrink on US-China Summits and Strategy

    Sep 17, 202656 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, and Senior...

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    Kurt Campbell on China Strategy and Diplomacy

    Sep 3, 202646 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, Henrietta Levin, Senior Fellow with the CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies, is joined by Kurt Campbell, former Deputy Secretary of State and President Biden’s “Asia Czar.” He is...

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    China’s Struggle for Influence in Central Asia

    Aug 20, 202648 min

    Founded in 2001 by China, Russia, and key Central Asian states, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary this year. With Chinese President Xi Jinping expected to attend the SCO Leaders'...

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    Inside China's Dual Economy

    Aug 6, 202642 min

    China is generating groundbreaking advances in electric vehicles, battery technology, applied artificial intelligence, and industrial robotics. Yet Chinese households are facing stagnant wages, consumption is weak, and...

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    Embodied AI and the Transformation of China’s Robotics Industry

    Jul 23, 202635 min

    China is rapidly emerging as a global leader in robotics and embodied artificial intelligence, leveraging its manufacturing scale and deep supply chains to shape the future of automation. In this episode of Pekingology...

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    Avoiding War in the South China Sea

    Jul 9, 202649 min

    Ten years after an international tribunal found the vast majority of China’s claims in the South China Sea to be unlawful, the risk of conflict in this vital global throughway remains stubbornly high. This week...

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    China Was Ready for the Age of Anarchy

    Jun 25, 202644 min

    As a global power, China faces a growing tension between its ambitions to reshape the international order and its disinterest in bearing the costs of upholding that new system. In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS...

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    Inside the China-Russia Partnership

    Jun 11, 202642 min

    China and Russia have transformed a historically fraught relationship into one of the most consequential strategic partnerships in the world. This week on Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by...

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    Can China Control North Korea?

    May 28, 202638 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Adam Farrar, who previously served as Special Advisor to the Vice President for the Indo-Pacific, Space, and Intelligence as well as...

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    BONUS POD: Trump and Xi Meet in China

    May 15, 202644 min

    In this bonus episode of Pekingology, host Henrietta Levin is joined by Jon Czin to discuss the May 14-15 summit between President Trump and President Xi in Beijing. Henrietta and Jon unpack the personal relationship...

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    How to Win a Summit: China’s Economic and Commercial Leverage

    May 14, 202644 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Philip Luck, Director of the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business. Phil was previously the deputy chief...

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    China and the Iran War: Beijing's Ambitions in the Middle East

    Apr 30, 202639 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Aaron Glasserman, an expert on China's Middle East strategy and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for the...

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    Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China

    Apr 16, 202646 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Eyck Freymann, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University and author of the new book, Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China...

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    How the Chinese Communist Party Stays in Power

    Apr 2, 202642 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Ben Hillman, Director of the Australian Centre on China in the World at Australian National University and co-editor of the new book, The...

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    Decoding China's Two Sessions: Politics, Purges, and a New Five Year Plan

    Mar 19, 202649 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Neil Thomas, Fellow on Chinese Politics at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis. They discuss the significance of...

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    Understanding Chinese Power

    Mar 5, 202651 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Zoe Liu, Fellow in China Studies with the Council on Foreign Relations. They discuss Zoe’s new Foreign Affairs piece, China’s Long Economic...

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    Can China Sway Australia?

    Feb 19, 202650 min

    In this episode of Pekingology, CSIS Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Charlie Edel, Senior Adviser and Australia Chair at CSIS. Charlie unpacks China’s strategy towards Australia, an influential, democratic...

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