Economist Podcasts Made (entirely) in China: a tech behemoth rises
Jan 2, 2020
Hal Hudson, The Economist's Asia technology correspondent, and Zan Smiley, editor-at-large, dive into China's surge as a tech leader. They discuss how Chinese companies are shifting from assembly to innovation, especially in sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles. The duo also explores the cultural and economic struggles of indigenous communities in the Bering Strait. Finally, they shed light on the secretive world of private tutoring in North Korea, revealing the nuances of education and government control.
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Journey to Chukotka
- Zan Smiley, Economist editor, traveled to Chukotka, Russia, a remote region near Alaska.
- He visited indigenous communities facing hardship due to unemployment and alcoholism.
Motivations for the Trip
- Zan Smiley's motivation for his trip to Chukotka included fascination with remote areas.
- He was also interested in indigenous rights and testing his own limits at age 70.
Alaskan Indigenous Rights
- Alaskan indigenous people have asserted their rights, receiving compensation and legal recognition.
- Despite underrepresentation, they are making progress, according to Zan Smiley.