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China Observers

China Observers

By: China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE)
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What Europeans need to know and understand about China, in one monthly podcast Hosted by Emma BelmonteChina Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE) Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Future of China’s Faces: AI, Surveillance and Society
    Jun 26 2026

    Between facial recognition and AI-generated faces, what is special about facial technologies in China ? And what is the future of faces in China?

    This episode explores the cultural and political implications of face-related technologies in China, including facial recognition, AI-generated faces, and biometric surveillance, with insights from scholars Margaret Hillenbrand and Xuenan Cao.

    #China #Beijing #facial #recognition #AI #surveillance #socialmedia #legislation #culture #politics #Asia

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    29 mins
  • China’s Food Security Crisis: Challenges and Innovations
    May 29 2026

    China feeds 20% of the world with just 9% of global arable land.

    In this episode, we explore China's food security challenges, the impact of geopolitical tensions, environmental issues, and technological innovations in agriculture.

    Host: Emma Belmonte

    Guest: Genevieve Donnellon-May

    Read Genevieve's articles for CHOICE here

    Read all of CHOICE's articles on our ⁠website


    #China #Beijing #geopolitics #climate #foodsecurity #agriculture , #GM #climatechange #Xijinping #technology

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    28 mins
  • Chinamaxxing: The Social Media Trend Explained
    Apr 24 2026

    Are you at a very Chinese time in your life ? In this episode Host Emma Belmonte welcomes two guests Zeyi Yang and Jessica Imbach to explore the Chinamaxxing trend, its origins, societal reactions, and implications for cultural perception and soft power.

    Read all of CHOICE's articles on our ⁠website


    Paulína Ovečková's article about chinamaxxing here

    #ChinaMaxxing #China #Beijing #Socialmedia #CulturalExchange #TikTokTrends #ChinaCulture #GlobalConversation #Chinesebaddy #Beingchinese

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    26 mins
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