In this episode of Perspectives with Neilo, I'm chatting with Bethany Allen, award-winning China reporter for Axios and author of the book Beijing Rules - China's Quest for Global Influence.
I met up with Bethany in Taipei last November to talk about some of the many important topics covered in her book including; how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) exerts control over Chinese companies, as well as the CCP's propaganda reach and online disinformation operations. We also discussed how China ties market access to political acquiescence, her reaction to statements by Irish politicians on China and much more.
Date of Recording: November 21st, 2023
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Additional information and references on the topics covered in this episode:
- Beijing Rules: China's Quest for Global Influence by Bethany Allen available at - Eason, Books.ie , Harper Collins
- Micheal Martin's China visit leaves Tanaiste with plenty of food for thought - Ciara Phealan, Irish Examiner, (November 11th, 2023)
- Micheal Martin stresses need for 'level playing field' in trade with China - Conal Thomas, Sunday Business Post (November 7th, 2023)
- Mick Wallace caps China visit by revealing new 'no war' tatoo on state television - Naoimi O'Leary, The Irish Times (April 14th, 2023)
- State papers: Government blocked building of submarines in Cork for fear of provoking China - Sean McCarthaigh, Irish Examiner (December 29th, 2022)
- Mick Wallace Tweet on China (January 1st, 2024)