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Hi all, After a hectic summer and a bit of delay, the next episode of the Chinese History Podcast is out! Featuring an interview with Professor Ron Po on Qing maritime history and policy in the 18th and 19th centuries. Apologies in advance for some slight audio issues.

Control the seas and you control everything. Discover the thrilling story of Kublai Khan and how he built the most powerful navy in the world. Emperor of the Seas is out now.

Shaping the Blue Dragon by Ron Po is available now! This book uncovers maritime China’s odyssey through pirates, visionaries, cartographers, and more. View here: liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10.38…

Always a pleasure to visit Cambridge, where the November chill adds to its charm. Thank you to CUSH for the invitation. It was a joy discussing islands in early modern China with a small group of engaged students. Cold hands, warm company, and a day to appreciate. LSE International History

The China Center at St Hugh’s College of the University of Oxford will appoint a Departmental Lecturer (DL) for four years in Modern Chinese History. The closing date for applications is Jan. 16, 2025: jobs.ac.uk/job/DLE659/dep…

Absolutely delighted about the publication of UNCONQUERED STATES (Oxford University Press), which looks at the global history of non-European powers in the imperial age.

The British East India Company (EIC) was one of the most powerful companies in history. It was an empire-builder. With a supply chain so advanced, it could rival Amazon or Walmart today. Here's the full breakdown of the company that dominated over half of the world's trade:

For The Guardian, I wrote about the current moment in history: ARE WE AT A TURNING POINT IN WORLD HISTORY? theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

As Chinese New Year approaches, I’m honoured to give my first public talk of the year this Thursday at Cambridge, exploring the cultural history of shark fins. This is not an endorsement but a reflection on tradition, culture, and sustainability. ames.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/china…

It’s a real privilege to take part in this symposium. Please do feel free to share this as appropriate. I’m very much looking forward to the conversations ahead and to learning from such an inspiring gathering of scholars, both established and emerging.

From Goody to Sharman, the idea of “unconquered states” helps rethink global history, not as European expansion but as negotiation and resilience. Also a timely lens for late imperial China, beyond Fairbank and agency debates. Honoured to be on this panel—join us LSE International History !