South Asia

For decades, the H-1B visa program has functioned as a pipeline for highly skilled workers to join the U.S. labor force. By design, it allows companies to hire employees in “specialty occupations” and has been particularly popular in the technology sector. Indian nationals have been the main beneficiaries—comprising 71% of...

The Trump administration has escalated its aggression against Venezuela, striking three boats in the Caribbean, alleging they were carrying illicit narcotics. How will China respond and what does this mean for Venezuela-China relations? Former Venezuelan Deputy Minister for North America Carlos Ron joins Amanda Yee this week to discuss Trump’s...

On September 3, Beijing commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII with a massive military parade in Tiananmen Square. What message was China trying to send with this parade? This week, Tings Chak joins Amanda Yee to discuss China’s overlooked contributions to stopping the spread of global fascism...

Dana “Showtyme” Burton from Detroit is considered the “godfather of Chinese hip hop.” This week, Burton joins KJ Noh to discuss what took him to China 25 years ago, what he saw there, and the experience of being Black and Muslim in China. They also discuss how hip hop culture...

Vijay Prashad, Executive Director of the Tricontinental Institute, discusses Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise visit to China for the 25th SCO Summit, where he met with leaders from China, Russia, Iran, and Central Asia. Prashad explains how Modi’s trip marks a turning point in global politics, exposing the failure...

The U.S. and South Korea are preparing for joint war drills as part of its escalation against China. Meanwhile, a recent Atlantic Council report advises the U.S. to prepare for nuclear war with North Korea and China at the same time. This week, Ju-Hyun Park of Nodutdol joins Amanda Yee...

The US arrested two Chinese researchers on National security-related charges for “smuggling” research materials into the US. But are these researchers really “agro-terrorists” posing a serious threat to US security, or are they the scapegoats in a rising cold war witch hunt against China? Join Linda Wan of Code Pink,...

In the decades since its 1949 revolution, China has emerged – or reemerged – as a global power, and the U.S. government sees China’s rise as an existential threat. Now there’s a bipartisan consensus, anchored in the Pentagon’s strategic doctrine, preparing for war and “great power conflict” with China. Brian...

While the US chaotically escalates to multi-front wars and confrontations, China continues to be a stable force in global affairs, steadily growing economically, and emerging as a leading voice for multilateralism and respect for national sovereignty. What are the lessons of China’s ascent on the world stage? What are the...

The Dalai Lama turned 90 last week, raising questions around the role of China in naming his successor and Tibetan independence as a whole. But what is the real history of Tibet and the institution of the Dalai Lama, beyond U.S. headlines? Professor Ken Hammond joins Amanda Yee this week...