SOAS in the media 29 Aug - 4 Sep

  • Susanne Jaspars article for African Arguments has been translated and published in Arabic. The article spoke about the Sudan crisis, and whether cash transfers can prevent starvation and state collapse.
  • Steve Tsang wrote an op-ed for the Times about Chinese espionage.
  • Duncan Bartlett discussed the political mood in the UK towards China in a conversation with Paul Hodges, chairman and founder of New Normal Consulting - China in Context podcast.
  • Dafydd Fell's comments were included in LTN's article about the latest presidential candidate to join Taiwan's 2024 race.
  • Hong Bo was interviewed live on BBC News about China's economic situation and the comparison between Evergrande and Country Garden.  
  • Duncan Bartlett wrote for Asian Affairs about the role that China’s Defence Minister, General Li Shangfu, plays in promoting Xi Jinping’s Global Security Initiative.
  • Steve Tsang provided comment to Newsweek about how the Kremlin had not commented on a new map that shows disputed territory as being within China's borders.
  • Sarah Njeri wrote for the Conversation about the decades of work ahead to clear mines so that children can play outside without fear of explosions.
  • Joanna Nolan appeared on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour to talk about the psychology of list making and its differences amongst men and women. Also featured in the Telegraph and the Daily Mail
  • Colin Shindler wrote an op-ed for Jewish News about how opinions of the community are not always the same as those of Jewish leaders.
  • Steve Tsang provided comment separately to iNews and the Guardian about James Cleverly's visit to China and how Britain ought to engage with Chinese officials. Steve Tsang also spoke to the BBC about the stolen Chinese relics from the British Museum and how this affected James Cleverly's visit to China.  
  • Colin Shindler wrote for Plus 61J Media about the aftermath of the Institute for Jewish Policy Research 2023 report about antisemitism in the UK.
  • Steve Tsang spoke to CBC about China's economy and if the crisis is one the country can survive. 
  • Steve Tsang was interviewed live on Times Radio about the UK's 'thawing' relationship with China. 
  • Steve Tsang provided comment to Time Magazine about how China is cracking down on Cantonese language advocacy in Hong Kong.