
China's Buffer Zone
Few countries have direct access to the Hermit Kingdom of North Korea in the way China does, but Russia is one of them. As Russia–DPRK collaboration reaches new heights, Beijing has grown increasingly uneasy. In response

Hosted by Joshua Solorzano · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 35 episodes
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A show that brings you in-depth sociopolitical analysis on China with sharp insights, presented in a brief and engaging fashion, leaving you one step closer to becoming a sinophile. The host of the show has lived in both China and Taiwan, and has travelled extensively within both countries, visiting more cities than most Chinese people have. He has an MBA and an MS in Conflict Analysis, with over 10 years of experience in international business and analysis focused on China.
Joshua Solorzano hosts The Sinofile, a news show with 35 episodes published.

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