Drum Tower

The Economist

Two of The Economist's China correspondents, Alice Su and David Rennie, analyse the stories at the heart of this vast country and examine its influence beyond its borders. They’ll be joined by our global network of correspondents and expert guests to examine how everything from party politics to business, technology and culture are reshaping China and the world. Published every Tuesday.


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Dai-Leted Episodes:

Episode Name Air Date Actions
Trailer: Boss Class Season 2
04/29/2025 12:00:00
Trailer: Scam Inc
01/28/2025 19:25:59
Climbers (part one): A way out of China
10/08/2024 16:20:04
Trailer: The Modi Raj
06/05/2024 06:31:43
Run part one: Why are Chinese people running to Japan?
05/14/2024 16:25:12
Drum Tower: Xi’s doomed economic plan
04/09/2024 15:30:58
Drum Tower: Tick tock for TikTok
03/26/2024 16:11:39
Drum Tower: The sounds of old Beijing
02/13/2024 16:28:54
Drum Tower: Competing for kids
01/30/2024 16:38:47
Drum Tower: Taiwan goes to the polls
01/09/2024 17:04:07
Drum Tower: Stand-up feminists
12/05/2023 16:52:57
Drum Tower: What does it mean to be Taiwanese?
10/24/2023 17:06:19

Non-Dai-Leted Episodes:

Introducing Drum Tower