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Pekingology

Henrietta Levin

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused geopolitics and China policy podcast featuring senior diplomats, government officials, economists, researchers, and authors who analyze Chinese politics, foreign policy, security, and technology. Credible pitches include former policymakers, China specialists, international-relations scholars, economists, and experts on Chinese technology or regional strategy, but booking is likely high difficulty because recent guests hold prominent government, academic, and policy positions.

Metrics

Episodes: 150

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 404.0k subscribers

Instagram: 147.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ntarr@csis.org

externalrelations@csis.org

podcasts@csis.org

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Host

Henrietta Levin - Senior Fellow with the Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior government officials and diplomats, established China scholars, economists, policy researchers, think-tank analysts, and authors with specialized expertise in Chinese politics, economics, foreign policy, security, or technology.
Required Achievements:  
Senior roles in government or diplomacy, Leadership or senior research positions at recognized policy institutions, Authorship of books, major reports, or influential policy research, Recognized expertise in China, international relations, economics, or technology

Recent Guest Discussions

Daniel Kritenbrink - U.s.-china Diplomacy, Leader-level Summits, Xi Jinping's Leadership Style, Strategic Competition, And Communication Between Washington And Beijing.

Kurt Campbell - China Strategy, Beijing's View Of American Power, U.s.-china Diplomacy, And The Development Of American Strategy Toward China.

Bradley Jardine - China's Influence In Central Asia, The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Silk Road Narratives, Regional Security, Energy Resilience, And Chinese-russian Competition.

Alicia García-Herrero - China's Economic Model, Household Consumption, Technological Leadership, Industrial Policy, Artificial Intelligence, And Economic And Social Stability.

Wendy Chang - China's Robotics Industry, Embodied Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Policy, Manufacturing Scale, Humanoid Robots, And The Global Implications Of China's Technology Ambitions.

Recent Topics

Politics, China Studies, Geopolitics, Diplomacy, International Security

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Pekingology
:

China’s Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping

October 01, 2026

In this episode of Pekingology, Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute and co-author of the new book China’s Global Strategy under Xi Jinping, to discuss China’s ambitions under Xi Jinping and the ideas shaping Beijing’s approach to the world. They discuss the importance of Xi’s personal worldview in understanding Chinese foreign policy, how his consolidation of power has changed foreign policy decisionmaking, and the role of regime ...

Ambassador Dan Kritenbrink on US-China Summits and Strategy

September 17, 2026

In this episode of Pekingology, Senior Fellow Henrietta Levin is joined by Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, and Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council, to discuss U.S.-China diplomacy and the upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Drawing on decades of experience engaging with senior Chinese officials, including Xi Jinping, K...

Kurt Campbell on China Strategy and Diplomacy

September 03, 2026

In this episode of Pekingology, Henrietta Levin, Senior Fellow with the CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies, is joined by Kurt Campbell, former Deputy Secretary of State and President Biden’s “Asia Czar.” He is currently Chairman of The Asia Group and Distinguished Fellow in Diplomacy with the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. Henrietta and Kurt discuss how Beijing views American power, the development of U.S. strategy towards China, U.S.-China diplomacy and the characters that...

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Frequently asked questions

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Pekingology
:

How do I get in touch with Pekingology?

Pekingology is hosted by Henrietta Levin. Its publicly listed emails are ntarr@csis.org, externalrelations@csis.org, and podcasts@csis.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Pekingology?

The publicly listed emails for Pekingology: ntarr@csis.org, externalrelations@csis.org, and podcasts@csis.org.

How many listeners does Pekingology have?

Podseeker estimates Pekingology reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Pekingology?

Pekingology typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior government officials and diplomats, established China scholars, economists, policy researchers, think-tank analysts, and authors with specialized expertise in Chinese politics, economics, foreign policy, security, or technology. Common among recent guests: Senior roles in government or diplomacy; Leadership or senior research positions at recognized policy institutions; Authorship of books, major reports, or influential policy research. Recent guests include Daniel Kritenbrink, Kurt Campbell, and Bradley Jardine.

How hard is it to get booked on Pekingology?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Pekingology cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, China Studies, Geopolitics, Diplomacy, and International Security. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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externalrelations@csis.org

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