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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

East Asia Pulse

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East Asia Pulse

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In-depth analyses of political, economic and strategic trends in East Asia, brought to you by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore.

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Hong Kong’s Role in Bridging China and Global Finance: With Prof Li Chen 37:47

1 day ago37:47

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EAI Director Prof Alfred Schipke speaks to Prof Li Chen, Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Centre for China Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, in this episode of East Asia Pulse. They discuss how geopolitical developments have impacted China’s financial sector development and the role that Hong Kong plays in connecting China's onshore financial market with global financial markets. They also weigh in on how Hong Kong stacks up against Singapore as a financial hub, and the potential for financial sector cooperation between Hong Kong and Singapore. Summary: -03:05 How geopolitical developments such as US-China decoupling shape China's own financial sector development and Hong Kong's position as a global financial centre -08:59 Assessing competing perspectives on the direction of the future of China's financial sector: Further liberalization, state developmentalism, and national security -10:25 China’s efforts to mitigate domestic financial risks and manage the interface between China's domestic financial system and the US-led global financial system -16:47 Key instruments used to achieve China’s strategic goals in the economic and financial spheres, including RMB internationalization, management of cross-border capital flows, and financial connectivity schemes anchored in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area -21:56 Challenges faced by connectivity schemes that aim to create modified linkages between mainland China and the international markets -28:59 Hong Kong's role in piloting strategically important financial sector innovation as part of China's financial sector evolution, such as in digital currencies and green finance -31:21 Hong Kong’s strengths as a financial hub, in comparison to Singapore -33:53 Potential areas of financial sector cooperation between Hong Kong and Singapore, including in fintech, artificial intelligence and green finance East Asia Pulse is a podcast produced by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It provides in-depth analyses of political, economic and strategic trends in East Asia. Mailing list: http://tiny.cc/eai-emailing LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-asian-institute/ YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/EastAsianInstituteNUS…

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South Korea’s Multilateral Strategy under Trump 2.0: With Prof Lee Shin-wha 43:23

15 days ago43:23

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EAI's Head of Korea Centre Dr Lam Peng Er speaks to Prof Lee Shin-wha, EAI Visiting Fellow and Professor of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Korea University, in this episode of East Asia Pulse. They discuss how South Korea’s multilateral strategy could evolve amid the unilateral and transactional nature under the Trump 2.0 administration. They also weigh in on South Korea’s ability to pursue a successful multilateral strategy abroad given its ongoing domestic political crisis and leadership vacuum after President Yoon’s botched martial law declaration. Highlights: -4:20 How the practice of multilateralism in East Asia differs from the international context -7:08 The outlook for multilateralism amid US-China competition -9:49 South Korea’s position as a quintessential middle power, and how South Korea can balance its multilateral strategy with ongoing US-China rivalry -24:57 The outlook for trilateral cooperation amongst South Korea, Japan and China -27:42 South Korea’s potential inclusion into the G7 and what it could offer to the multilateral grouping -31:20 South Korea’s ability to pursue a successful multilateral strategy abroad amid the ongoing domestic political crisis -34:40 The value of multilateral frameworks for informal bilateral dialogue between North and South Korea This episode was recorded on 21 February, 2025. East Asia Pulse is a podcast produced by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It provides in-depth analyses of political, economic and strategic trends in East Asia. Mailing list: http://tiny.cc/eai-emailing LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-asian-institute/ YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/EastAsianInstituteNUS…

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Europe's 'Geopolitical and Technology Shock’: Can the EU Stay Competitive in a US-China Dominated World? 38:33

5 weeks ago38:33

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EAI Director Prof Alfred Schipke speaks to ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School Prof Rana Mitter in this episode of East Asia Pulse. They discuss how Europe can close the gap with the US and China as it confronts a "technology shock" that threatens its competitiveness in key industries. They also weigh in on how the EU can navigate US-China rivalry and leverage its competitive advantages to transform its dual dependencies on the US and China into “dual opportunities”. Highlights: -0:51 How Europe can reconcile its economic dependencies on the US and China with its aspirations for strategic independence, and strengths in specific areas that Europe can leverage, such as semiconductors and the setting of global norms and standards -6:25 The ‘technology shock’ that threatens Europe’s competitiveness in key industries, such as electric vehicles, and how Europe can overcome structural challenges that it faces such as the lack of capital, as well as human capital -9:13 The prospects and key considerations for adopting a coordinated Pan-European industrial strategy, promoting partial integration of European markets as well as stronger security cooperation in Europe -18:00 Collaborations between Europe and other countries to boost its economic competitiveness and overcome structural challenges -25:28: Sectors with potential for Europe-China collaboration and investment, such as energy transition and healthcare, even amidst ongoing concerns about national security -29:22 How the UK and EU can identify comparative advantages to strengthen global engagement, including engagement with China This podcast episode was recorded on 8 January, 2025. East Asia Pulse is a podcast produced by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It provides in-depth analyses of political, economic and strategic trends in East Asia. Mailing list: http://tiny.cc/eai-emailing LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-asian-institute/ YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/EastAsianInstituteNUS…

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Trade, tariffs and technology: CSIS’ Scott Kennedy on US-China ties under Biden and Trump 35:47

7 weeks ago35:47

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EAI Visiting Research Professor Frank Pieke speaks to Dr Scott Kennedy, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), about the evolution of US-China relations under the Biden and Trump administrations. They discuss China’s potential strategic responses to Trump 2.0, including the preparation of retaliatory moves, the strengthening of its domestic economy, the expansion of international partnerships. They also weigh in on how US policies on trade may inadvertently advance Chinese goals, and examine the relationship between Trump and Elon Musk and its implications for business relations with China. Highlights: -2:16 China's strategy under Trump: self-reliance, export controls, and global partnerships -6:46 The Biden administration’s approach towards technological leadership and the irony of US policies on trade inadvertently advancing Chinese goals -13:07 Assessment of the Biden administration’s China policy -21:32 The relationship between President Trump and Elon Musk and its implications for business relations with China -25:22 The impact of geopolitical conflict on businesses and their responses, including diversification strategies -29:21 EU vs. US: differing China policies on trade, tariffs, and business, with non-US firms potentially benefiting from US-targeted measures. -34:31 Chinese responses to decoupling strategies in light of US-imposed business restrictions This podcast episode was recorded on 8 January, 2025. East Asia Pulse is a podcast produced by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It provides in-depth analyses of political, economic and strategic trends in East Asia. Mailing list: http://tiny.cc/eai-emailing LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-asian-institute/ YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/EastAsianInstituteNUS…

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Trump 2.0: How can global companies manage geopolitical risk? In conversation with Harvard's Meg Rithmire 45:36

9 weeks ago45:36