Michal Meidan
Director of the China Energy Program at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and an expert on China's energy strategy, providing analysis on oil markets, supply risks, and geopolitical implications.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 50min
China Decode: Why Unrest in Iran is a Problem for China
In this conversation, Michal Meidan, the Director of the China Energy Program at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, delves into the implications of Iran's unrest for China's energy strategy. She discusses how U.S. actions in Venezuela could affect China's loans and contracts. Michal also highlights the significance of stockpiling strategies and the potential risks from sanctions and geopolitical tensions. Additionally, the podcast touches on China's growing obesity crisis and the emergence of 'fat prisons' alongside the production of GLP-1 drugs.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 32min
222. Understanding Energy and Technology in China - Mar26
Dr. Michal Meidan, Head of China Energy Research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, explains China’s shift from fossil fuels to electrification and clean tech. She covers rapid deployment of renewables, the interplay of central planning and provincial markets, the rise of battery and EV champions like CATL and BYD, supply-chain dependencies for critical minerals, and energy-security strategies such as diversification and strategic storage.
