China's Media Mind Games

This episode, we look at China's media and political influence
efforts, which are only just starting to be taken seriously by
the rest of the world. We bring in the expertise of Josh
Kurlantzick, author of the new book Beijing's Global Media
Offensive: China's Uneven Campaign to Influence Asia and the
World.


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First, host Waj Khan walks us through Beijing's uses of soft and
sharp power. Then, correspondent Monica Hunter-Hart interviews
Kurlantzick about Beijing's motivations, the biggest mistakes
it's making, how world leaders should respond, and the recent
protests in China. Asia Stream is hosted by Wajahat S. Khan, our
digital editor, and produced by Monica Hunter-Hart.


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