China Insider

China Insider | China’s Education Policy Reform, CCP’s Campaign of Transnational Repression, Xi Purges Politburo Member Ma Xingrui

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews new policies enacted by China’s Education Ministry aimed at reducing excess stress and pressure among primary and secondary school students. Next, Miles looks into China’s campaign of transnational repression and coercion against human rights advocates and legal experts with familial ties to members of ethnic minority groups living in China. Finally, Miles discusses the recent political purge of Politburo member and former Xinjiang chief, Ma Xingrui, as the third such purge in recent months related to China’s aerospace program.

China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | Xiong’an New Area Development, Impact of Iran Conflict on Taiwan, CCP Espionage in US Academia

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews Xi Jinping’s fourth visit to the Xiong’an New Area development project and details his plans for the “city of the future” including its domestic reception. Next, Miles explores the impact of US military operations in the Middle East on cross-strait relations, and addresses concerns over how a potential prolonged engagement will influence the US commitment to Taiwan. Finally, Miles covers the extensive espionage, technology transfer, and national security threat against US universities and colleges, and how the CCP’s coercive apparatus has evolved over the past several years.

China Insider | Xi Jinping Purges Top Weapons Scientists, Western Intellectuals as China’s Proxies, Militant ROK Labor Union Affects Geopolitics

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the widespread scale of Xi Jinping’s purges in recent weeks that extends to include China's leading weapons experts and defense science officials, and the impact these removals have on PLA military operations. Next, Miles covers the CCP’s ongoing global influence campaign against western nations on the individual level, and explores how independent proxies can unknowingly further party messaging in key decision-making forums. Finally, Miles discusses the challenges faced by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung since he took office, and the his attempt to delicately balance South Korea’s participation in global alliances with domestic disagreements among government officials over policy toward North Korea.

China Insider | China-Cuba Relations, China’s Stake in the Strait of Hormuz, Paris Summit

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:09:55 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews China’s western hemisphere influence in the context of Cuba, and the importance of Cuba to China’s global strategy. Next, Miles discusses China’s potential role in the ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff and the impact of shipping restrictions on the Chinese economy. Finally, Miles covers the Paris summit between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng, as a prelude to the Trump-Xi summit and the possibility of renewed trade talks between the two countries.

China Insider | China’s Two Sessions, Iran’s Problem with Chinese Weapons Systems, China’s Response to Operation Epic Fury

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews China’s Two Sessions, and what to look forward to over the coming days of China’s largest annual political meetings. Next, Miles takes a closer look at China’s security and weapons exports to Iran and provides a quality assessment of Chinese weapon systems. Lastly, Miles examines China’s response to joint military action from the US and Israel in the wake of the conflict in Iran, and how much of China’s restrained response reflects the real impact of structural and hard power limitations.

China Insider | China’s Response to Operation Epic Fury, Shields of the Americas Summit, Regime Change Operations in US Security Strategy

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu analyzes the wider impact of Operation Epic Fury in the context of US-China relations, and how the joint operation changes China’s calculated approach to extending their influence in the Middle East. Second, Miles covers the Trump Administration’s efforts to counter PRC influence via multilateral forums and hemispheric diplomacy in the upcoming Shields of the Americas summit. Finally, Miles weighs in on the “regime change” debate, and the role of such operations within the US national security strategy and key strategic deterrence initiatives as well.

China Insider | 2026 Winter Olympics, SCOTUS Ruling on US Tariffs, Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:27:52 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the 2026 winter Olympic games in the context of the ongoing US-China diplomatic rivalry and larger geopolitical implications of the games. Next, Miles unpacks the recent US Supreme Court ruling on US trade tariff policy, and how this might shift the landscape in bilateral trade negotiations between the US and China. Finally, we observe the Chinese lunar new year and Miles reviews what challenges lie ahead for the CCP regime in the year of the horse.

China Insider | Xi-Putin Video Call, China’s Clean Energy Strategy, China’s 2025 Economic Growth Statistics Caption:

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the recent video call held between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to strengthen Beijing-Moscow ties and examines the current state of bilateral relations. Next, Miles provides analysis of China’s evolving clean energy sector and the importance of the EV market and other clean technologies to China’s GDP growth and economic trajectory. Finally, Miles reviews China’s increasing domestic economic struggles, as efforts to address rising youth unemployment and the lingering affordability crisis continue to fall short, and what this might mean for the Chinese economy in 2026.

China Insider | PLA Patrols Scarborough Shoal, China's Football Association Corruption, Ming Mafia Executions

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the increase of PLA naval and air patrols around Scarborough Shoal in response to US-Philippine joint military exercises, and what this development indicates about China’s evolving maritime strategy in the Indo-Pacific. Second, Miles unpacks the decision by the Chinese Football Association to issue 73 lifetime bans to coaches and players for match fixing and details the larger network of corruption across professional sports in China. Finally, Miles reviews the executions of eleven Ming mafia family members related to scam centers based in Myanmar, and what this judicial process reveals about the current state of bilateral relations between China and Myanmar.

China Insider | China’s PLA Purges, Board of Peace, China’s Demographic Crisis

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the recent CCP investigations into the vice chair of China’s Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxia, and the chief of staff of the commission’s Joint Staff Department, Liu Zhenli, and what these purges mean for PLA operations and effectiveness. Next, Miles reviews the authorization of President Trump’s Board of Peace, the international actors that have joined so far, and the significance of the board to China. Finally, Miles unpacks China’s demographic crisis and declining birthrate, and how the CCP plans to respond to the crisis.

China Insider | China's Arctic Strategy, US-Taiwan Trade Deal, PM Carney Visits Beijing

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu breaks down China’s arctic strategy and regional ambition despite its geographic inconsistency as a non-arctic state, and how this relates to US security interests in Greenland. Second, Miles covers the recent trade agreement between the US and Taiwan following months of negotiations, the terms involved, and the significance of this deal for the semiconductor and AI sectors. Finally, Miles reviews Prime Minister Mark Carney’s state visit to Beijing last week and the various outcomes including the preliminary trade deal and economic cooperation framework. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | China’s Strategic Plan for Iran and Venezuela, US Counters China’s Global Strategy, Misreading the Monroe Doctrine

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu analyzes China’s repositioning toward Iran and Venezuela, and how recent geopolitical developments in each country shift China’s strategic economic and political interests. Next, Miles examines the US response to China’s shifting global strategy under the new National Security Strategy, and details potential future actions to deter Chinese interests around the world. Finally, Miles reviews the Monroe Doctrine and how some analysts might misread key elements in their applied arguments regarding contemporary international affairs and US foreign policy.

China Insider | China-Venezuela Relations After Maduro, Justice Mission 2025, Japan’s 2026 Defense Budget

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by US special operations forces, and details China’s response to the operation including the impact this will have on China-Venezuela oil deals. Next, Miles breaks down the PLA’s the recent Justice Mission 2025 military exercise, and what this means for the continued multilateral defense of Taiwan against mainland incursion. Finally, Miles unpacks Japan’s cabinet approval for a record spending increase in the 2026 defense budget, and examines the impact this move will have on Japan’s evolving security strategy toward China. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | Canon Closes Guangdong Facility, US Navy Intercepts Chinese Cargo Vessel, China’s Anti-Japanese Propaganda Backfires

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the recent announcement from technology giant Canon to close one of its major printer facilities based in mainland China, and assess the impact of a rising demand for domestic manufacturing on foreign companies based in China. Next, Miles covers the news of US naval operations and intercept of a Chinese cargo ship en route to Iran reportedly carrying dual-use goods in a move to prevent Iran’s continued remilitarization efforts. Finally, Miles provides analysis on the CCP’s continued efforts to spread anti-Japanese propaganda, and the political fallout from these campaigns that harms both Chinese domestic and foreign policy. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | The New US National Security Strategy, Anti-Japanese Sentiment in Shanghai, CCP Coercion Campaign Against Taiwan

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the new 2025 National Security Strategy document released by the White House, highlighting key elements involving the shifted focus to Indo-Pacific defense initiatives with attention to China and Taiwan. Next, Miles covers China’s latest episode of anti-Japanese sentiment during a cultural festival in Shanghai, and how this rising xenophobic trend has backfired for the Chinese Communist Party. Finally, Miles responds to the Chinese Communist Party’s attempt to discredit his own published statements on Beijing’s goal for the reunification of Taiwan with the mainland, and unpacks the larger implications of the CCP’s focus on narrative dominance in cross-strait dialogue. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | Trump-Xi Phone Call, Hong Kong’s Five Alarm Fire, Taiwan’s $40-billion Defense Budget

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the recent call between President Trump and Xi Jinping on the topic of Taiwan, highlighting the importance of narrative dominance in the information warfare domain in cross-strait relations. Next, Miles looks into the catastrophic five alarm fire in Hong Kong last week that resulted in at least 128 casualties, and the latest updates from the official investigation into what caused the apartment complex fire. Finally, Miles reviews Taiwan’s $40-billion supplementary defense spending package, and how effective the investment will be to enhance Taiwan’s security infrastructure and further deter asymmetric threats from China. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | Tesla Cuts Back on China-Sourced Components, Chinese Purchases of US Insurance Companies, and the US-Venezuela Standoff

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:45 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu goes solo. First, he examines Tesla’s announcement that it will eliminate all China-sourced components from vehicles manufactured in the United States within the next two years. This marks a monumental shift in the company’s supply chain and signals a broader decoupling of key US industries from longstanding Chinese chokeholds and security vulnerabilities. Second, Miles revisits the 2015 purchase of the US insurance firm Wright USA, which specializes in liability insurance for Central Intelligence Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigations personnel, by the Chinese conglomerate Fosun Group. He explains why the subsequent Committee on Foreign Investment in the US–mandated resale of the company back to Starr Companies, controlled by China’s longtime friend Maurice “Hank” Greenberg and his AIG network, may be the more consequential part of the story. Last, Miles analyzes the China factor in the ongoing US–Venezuela standoff. He discusses how the Maduro regime has advanced Beijing’s strategic interests of manufacturing global strategic distractions for the US by fueling instability and chaos across Latin America—the region long referred to as the United States’ own “backyard.” China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | PM Takaichi's Statement on Taiwan, KMT Party Chairperson Cheng Li-wun, China's Outward Strength and Inner Weakness

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu tracks the backlash over statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Japan's defense policy regarding Taiwan, and what motivates Beijing's unique outrage. Second, Miles follows up on the KMT party elections last month in Taiwan where former KMT lawmaker Cheng Li-wun took over party leadership, and unpacks what this means for the KMT party platform moving forward. Lastly, Miles comments on recent political analysis from the New York Times addressing the duality of the Chinese state - one that appears outwardly strong, but faces internal struggles that may tell us a different story from the perspective of individual Chinese citizens. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | Jensen Huang in Beijing, PLA Navy's CNS Fujian, Taiwan VP Hsiao Bi-khim at IPAC

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:59:19 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's recent trip to Beijing amidst the US government investigation into the company's potentially illicit sales to China in violation of US export regulations. Next, Miles provides detailed analysis on the PLA Navy's CNS Fujian - China's latest aircraft carrier to enter fleet service - and what this means for China's naval warfare operational capacity and blue water capabilities. Finally, Miles reviews Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim's recent address at the European Union's Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China's Annual Summit (IPAC) in Brussels. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | CCP’s Fourth Plenum, ASEAN and APEC Summits, Japan’s New Prime Minister

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the Chinese Communist Party’s fourth plenum, including the newly announced five-year development plan and appointment of Zhang Shengmin as the new Vice Chair of the Central Military Commission. Next, Miles covers the latest developments from the ASEAN summit in Malaysia including the US-China trade deal framework, and previews the upcoming APEC summit as President Trump plans to meet with Xi Jinping in South Korea. Finally, Miles circles back on Japan’s elections for Prime Minister, and outlines the potential impact PM-elect Sanae Takaichi will have on China-Japan relations and the current Indo-Pacific landscape. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | PLA Purges, Passing of Dr. Chen Ning Yang, China Hawks and Doves

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:05:12 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the recent mass-purge of nine high-level PLA military officials and Politburo members, and the impact of Xi Jinping's continued military centralization on the PLA's warfighting capabilities. Next, Miles details the life and career of Nobel Prize winning physicist, Dr. Chen Ning Yang, and the formative role he played in support of the CCP's United Front strategy. Finally, Miles covers the latest dialogue following China's announced export controls for rare earth minerals, and responds to criticisms related to the important role of hawkish rhetoric in the US-China strategic competition landscape. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | China's Rare Earth Export Controls, UK Embassy Water Controversy, Taiwan's 114th National Day Celebrations

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses China's recent announcement expanding export controls to further restrict foreign access to rare earth elements, and the larger impetus behind Beijing's enhanced export policy. Next, Miles unpacks the CCP's latest political warfare tactic to coerce the UK government and begin construction on the new Chinese embassy in London. Finally, Miles comments on Taiwan's 114th National Day celebrations, and reviews President Lai's comments on his plans for Taiwan's economic development and national security policies. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | China's Financial Investment Flight, Japan's LDP Leadership Election, CCP Purges

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the accelerating trend of financial flight, and whether the CCP can stem the flow of China's wealthy elite from leaving the country. Next, Miles reviews Japan's Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, the upcoming election for Prime Minister, and China's response to the current slate of candidates and desired outcomes. Finally, Miles comments on the recent purge of Liu Jianchao from China's International Department, and Xi Jinping's efforts to concentrate the CCP's foreign affairs and diplomatic dialogue under a more centralized authority. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | Xi Jinping in Xinjiang, CCP Coercion Against Taiwan, China's Role in Russia-Ukraine War

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu provides a summary of Xi Jinping's recent trip to Xinjiang to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the region's founding, and the significance of this visit in contrast to Beijing's ongoing persecution of the Uyghur people. Next, Miles unpacks the latest developments within the CCP's influence operations and misinformation campaigns against Taiwan that aim to provoke instability and conflict between the DPP led executive and KMT controlled Legislative Yuan. Finally, Miles reviews President Trump's recent statements at the UN General Assembly regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and what this could mean for China and their perceived role in the conflict.

China Insider Interview | Dr. Steven Quay, Senior Fellow Hudson Institute

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Miles sits down with Dr. Steven Quay, Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute as well as the Founder and CEO of Atossa Therapeutics, Inc., to discuss the evolving landscape of emerging technology and AI-enabled biological warfare operations. With the increased potential for integrated dual-use technology in hybridized warfare tactics, the international community must develop counterstrategies to prevent the proliferation of biothreats and biological weapons, and adequately prepare for future military and public health crises. The conversation pulls from the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, provides an assessment of the current capabilities of dual-use biothreats within China’s military doctrine, and critiques the current lack of global governance infrastructure to regulate AI-enabled biotechnologies. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | US-China TikTok Deal, H1-B Visa Program, US Bid to Retake Bagram Air Base

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the latest developments surrounding the US-China TikTok deal that reached a proposed framework for the US to secure protections for American user data in the hands of Oracle Corp. including algorithm management, application development, and source code review. Next, Miles reviews President Trump's move to impose a fee for US companies on all new H1-B visa petitions, and what this move means for Beijing's planned rollout for their new K visa program. Lastly, Miles unpacks the recent bid by the Trump administration to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, and how this move relates to larger US strategic interests to secure a regional foothold to counter increased Chinese influence and military mobilization. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | Gen Z Protests in Nepal, US-China Trade Talks, and China's Great Firewall Data Breach

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the recent anti-corruption movement and Gen Z protests that ousted former Prime Minister Oli and government officials, and examine China's role in the transition to the new interim government. Next, Miles breaks down the latest from US-China trade talks in Madrid, as the US seeks to advance the TikTok divestiture and framework for a bilateral trade deal, while China seeks to avoid further tariffs related to purchases of Russian oil. Lastly, Miles unpacks the historical data breach from China's Great Firewall that compromised highly confidential and protected information regarding the CCP's extensive exports of censorship and surveillance technology to foreign countries.

China Insider | China’s 80th Anniversary Celebrations for Victory in WWII

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu breaks down last week’s eightieth anniversary celebrations for victory in WWII and the PLA military parade held in Beijing. The first part of the discussion focuses on the politics, dialogue between foreign leaders in attendance, and international community response to the parade; the second focuses on the content of the parade, including the advanced weapons showcase, and the PLA's modernization efforts; and finally, Miles comments on the anti-CCP demonstration in Chongqing, and the significance of this protest within the context of the anniversary celebrations.

China Insider | Chinese Students in US Academia, Xi Jinping's Message to Zelensky, China After Communism Updates

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks President Trump's recent announcement that the US would receive 600,000 Chinese students to attend American universities and colleges, and the impact this will have on established US national security policy to counter CCP influence in US academia. Next, Miles comments on Xi Jinping's recent message to President Zelensky for celebration of Ukraine's independence day, and details the context behind the exchange following last week's summit of European leaders in DC and Zelensky's comments regarding China's potential participation in conflict resolution procedures. Lastly, Miles revisits the latest report from the China Center, China After Communism: Preparing for a Post-CCP China, highlighting the public response and widespread reception now a month out from the initial release.

China Insider | Xi Jinping Visits Tibet, Zelensky Spurns China, and Beijing's Military Parade

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu tracks Xi Jinping's recent visit to Tibet to mark the sixtieth anniversary of CCP rule in Tibet, and the significance behind this trip and planned celebrations in particular. Next, Miles unpacks President Zelensky's statement excluding China from participating as an international security guarantor in any potential negotiated agreement that would bring an end to the current conflict, and details China's record of financial and material support for the Russian invasion since 2022. Lastly, Miles revisits the eightieth anniversary celebrations and military parade planned for September 3rd in Beijing, which include a featured showcase and display of the PLA's modernization efforts.

China Insider | Social Security Payments, PLA Navy Collision in the Indo-Pacific, 80th Anniversary Military Parade

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:10:05 +0000

China Insider | US-China Trade Talks, Sichuan Protests, 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu breaks down the latest round of trade talks between the US and China as both sides agree to a 90-day extension for continued negotiations toward a potential trade deal. Next, Miles covers the rising public outrage in Sichuan province over local law enforcement’s alleged mishandling of a violent school bullying incident in Jiangyou City. Lastly, Miles comments on the rising anti-Japanese sentiment across China that coincides with the 80th anniversary of Japanese surrender ending WWII in the Pacific.

China Insider | Beijing Floods, US Tariffs, CEO Monk Arrested

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the latest reports from the ongoing mass flooding across parts of northern China and outside Beijing, and compares the local government response to the early warning system failures due to national level policies. Next, Miles unpacks the latest round of US tariffs, and the reasoning behind the variable tariff rate strategy as the current administration looks to address the foreign trade imbalance. Lastly, Miles comments on the ongoing investigation into embezzlements allegations against "CEO monk" and Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin.

China Insider | China After Communism, Taiwan's Recall Election, China's Growing Protest Movements

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:33:57 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the latest report from Hudson Institute's China Center, China after Communism: Preparing for a Post-CCP China, and highlights key findings and analysis regarding a potential collapse of centralized authority in China. Next, Miles unpacks the latest updates following Taiwan's Recall Election, and what the results mean for the next round of elections in August and Taiwan's democratic process. Lastly, Miles looks back at the protest movements across China since the beginning of this year and discusses the impact these movements have on China's social stability and CCP regime legitimacy.

China Insider | Taiwan's Han Kuang, 800 Brother, China's Q2 GDP Growth Rate

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:48:27 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews Taiwan's ten-day long Han Kuang military exercise, involving civilian drills and military training to prepare for a potential invasion and counter ongoing PLA gray zone operations. Next, Miles covers the "800 Brother" story trending across Chinese social media and internet forums as the popular worker wage movements maintain their current momentum on a national scale. Lastly, Miles digs into China's reported 5.2% GDP growth over the second quarter of this year, and examines the historical efficacy of China's National Bureau of Statistics' economic analysis and reporting.

China Insider | Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday, PLA Navy in Hong Kong, China’s 80th Anniversary of WWII Victory

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the Dalai Lama’s 90thbirthday, and the implications of his succession for the future of Tibetan Buddhism, culture, and identity in the face of aggressive CCP interference. Next, Miles unpacks the extended docking of the Shandong carrier fleet in Hong Kong and highlights the significance of the local celebrations hosted by the CCP government in Hong Kong. Lastly, Miles details the preparations for China’s 80th anniversary of victory in World War II, and examines the importance of the month’s long celebrations to bolster CCP legitimacy.

China Insider Interview | Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Miles sits down with Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance, an organization dedicated to pioneering technologies that support humanitarian, national security, and commercial space-based initiatives. They discuss the importance of strategic space policy and security under the ever-evolving US-China strategic competition dynamic; where the US stands in relation to Chinese satellite technology, development and infrastructure; and what strategies the US and its allies should prioritize to counter China’s efforts to dominate the space domain.

China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | CCP's 100 Million Member Milestone, Minister Wang Yi in Brussels, China's Consumer Consumption Myth

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 14:30:05 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses Chinese Communist Party's 100-million-member milestone, what this means for China, and whether the declining annual membership growth rates indicate concerning trends about the future health of the Party. Next, Miles comments on Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit with European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas, including the Foreign Minister's candid comments from a closed-door meeting that revealed China's stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine is more one-sided than previous official Party statements have publicly indicated. Lastly, Miles tests the myth of China's consumer consumption crisis and unpacks the nuanced relationship between China's selective consumer spending and current income disparities.

China Insider Interview | Joe Gebbia, Sr. of State Shield

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 13:25:20 +0000

Miles sits down with Joe Gebbia, Sr., founder and CEO of State Shield, an organization on the frontlines of countering CCP influence across US state and local governments. They discuss a wide range of issues vital to supporting state and local legislatures to protect their citizens and infrastructure, including State Shield’s origins, mission and current projects, and the importance of preserving American interests at the sub-national level.

China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center hosted by Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss and in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

China Insider | PLA Purges, BRICS & QUAD Summits, Shanghai Cooperation Organization

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 13:45:06 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the latest round of PLA purges officially released by the National People’s Congress, including high-level Central Military Commission official Miao Hua, and what this means for CCP bureaucratic and cadre politics. Next, Miles forecasts the upcoming BRICS and QUAD summits, and the importance of collective dialogue to address current global security issues and ongoing conflicts. Lastly, Miles comments on the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Qingdao, including geopolitical analysis of the SCO’s legitimacy among member nations and implications for the future of the organization under China’s leadership.

China Insider | US Strikes in Iran, Taiwan’s Great Recall Movement, China’s Youth Unemployment Crisis

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:20:37 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict now with direct US involvement, and what impact this may have on China's strategic objectives for Iran and the Middle East region. Next, Miles unpacks the latest developments in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan recall movement as 24 KMT lawmakers face recall votes in late-July. Lastly, Miles provides analysis on China’s continued economic struggles concerning increased youth unemployment and declining rates of foreign direct investment.

China Insider | Israel-Iran Conflict, G7 Summit, PLAN Second Island Chain Operations

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:16:12 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, and what impact this may have on China's strategic objectives for Iran and larger policy implications for regional relations in the Middle East. Next, Miles unpacks the latest news from the G7 Summit held in Canada as the member nations discuss China's non-market policies and unfair business practices. Lastly, we discuss the recent PLA Navy operation involving two aircraft carriers sailing east of the first island chain in the Indo-Pacific, and how the US and its allies may look to respond under the new strategic policy shift to deter Chinese maritime aggression.

China Insider | Trump-Musk Dispute, China's BYD Debt Crisis, South Korea's Presidential Election

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the ongoing Trump-Musk dispute, and what impact this may have on future US-China dialogue and high-level trade talks between Beijing and Washington. Next, Miles examines China's EV industry as comments from Great Wall Motor CEO, Wei Jianjun, raise concerns over a potential emerging BYD debt crisis and draw parallels to the Evergrande real estate crisis. Lastly, we discuss the outcome of South Korea's presidential election, and highlight the key points of interest in President-elect Lee's foreign policy goals for both the US and China.

China Insider | Shangri-La Dialogue, Hong Kong's International Organization for Mediation, 36th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 14:06:23 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue on the United States' strategic refocus to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Second, Miles examines the establishment of an International Organization for Mediation in Hong Kong, and the potential consequences of China's growing influence in global governance. Lastly, we observe the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, and revisit the many lessons and memories still relevant today.

China Insider | China’s Ties to Harvard, Origins of COVID, and China’s Wage Marchers

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the historical ties between the Chinese Communist Party and Harvard, and the broader implications of CCP influence in United States’ academia. Second, we revisit the origins of COVID-19 and statements by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs that claim the West is over-politicizing the issue. Lastly, Miles lends his perspective on the Wage Marchers movement gaining traction across China, and the history of public dissent and protests in the People’s Republic of China.

China Insider | President Trump’s Middle East Tour, Rare Earth Minerals, and the US-China Trade War

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:27:05 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks President Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East, and the implications for US-China strategic competition in the region. Second, we discuss the politics of Rare Earth Minerals, and how the United States and its allies can formulate strategies to counter China’s stranglehold on REM procurement and refinement. Lastly, Miles provides his analysis of the latest changes to US tariffs and trade policy toward China regarding the de minimis threshold and impact on US-China e-commerce competition.

China Insider | China-Holy See Relations, UN Resolution 2758, and China’s Role in Kashmir

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses China-Holy See relations following the announcement of Pope Leo XIV, and China’s historical policy record regarding religious freedom. Second, we revisit United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and its varied interpretations from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as the People’s Republic of China seeks to legitimize the One China principle in international forums. Lastly, Miles unpacks China’s historical role in the India-Pakistan conflict and the impact of Chinese military modernization efforts on the recent kinetic exchange in Kashmir.]

China Insider | Xi Jinping Visits Shanghai, US-China Reciprocal Tariffs, and China’s Economic Distress

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 7 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Shanghai as China seeks to solidify its role in the Global South and promote domestic AI innovation and development. Next, we revisit trade tensions between the United States and China and assess the potential for bilateral trade negotiations to resolve the ongoing trade war. Lastly, we examine China’s current trade policy and economic growth in the face of continued United States tariffs, and the consequences of a sustained economic conflict for China.

China Insider | Taiwan’s Recall Campaign Movement, US-China Tariffs, and Apple shifts iPhone production to India

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:54:57 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the recall campaign movement in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan and what this means for the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) coalition, as well as implications for the future of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Second, Miles looks to answer whether China over-extended in its response to United States tariffs, and how China’s response may not reflect the economic reality. Lastly, we look into Apple’s announcement to transition iPhone production from China to India by the end of 2026, and assess China’s economic capacity to absorb such a significant offshore of manufacturing.

China Insider | Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia Tour, China’s Pride, and Countering Maoist Narratives

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

China Insider | Fatal EV Crash in Anhui, China Invokes Mao in Tariff Response, and Chinese Cyberattacks on US Infrastructure

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:55:47 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu investigates the recent fatal crash involving the Xiaomi SU7 EV that left three university students dead while the autonomous navigation system was activated. Next, we discuss China’s Ministry of Foreign Affair’s response to increased U.S. tariffs and what the invocation of Maoist rhetoric means as trade tensions escalate between the two countries. Lastly, Miles analyzes the Volt Typhoon cyberattack efforts against critical U.S. infrastructure, and what this series of widespread attacks means for a potential future conflict involving Taiwan.

Global Reciprocal Tariffs, Xi Jinping’s PLA Purges, and China’s Military Aggression Against Taiwan

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 13:45:07 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu analyzes the latest round of global reciprocal tariffs and the role China plays in the current global economy. Next, we look into the latest round of purges including top People's Liberation Army General He Weidong and what this means for Xi Jinping’s political cadre and the Central Military Commission going forward. Finally, Miles unpacks the PLA’s two-day military exercise around Taiwan and the impact on Cross-Strait relations.

Taiwan Counters Pro-Beijing Influence, CK Hutchinson-BlackRock Deal, and Secretary Hegseth Visits the Indo-Pacific

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 13:28:50 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu details Taiwan’s decision to revoke visas for several pro-Beijing social media influencers and the island’s continued efforts to counter Chinese coercion. Next, we take a look at the latest development in sales negotiations for port operations near the Panama Canal owned by Hong Kong based CK Hutchinson Holdings. Finally, Miles unpacks Secretary Hegseth’s recent visit to the Indo-Pacific—what was said, where it was said, and the importance of enhanced strategic deterrence as the United States pivots to the Pacific.

US Agency for Global Media, Niger Expels Chinese Oil Executives, and ODNI’s Report on CCP Leadership Corruption

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:37:42 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu details the recent termination of United States federal grants for US Agency for Global Media outlets including Voice of America, and what this means for information access in China. Next, he explores Niger’s decision to expel three Chinese oil executives over wage disputes between local and expatriate workers from China. Finally, Miles digs into the recent unclassified report on corruption within the Chinese Communist Party’s leadership by the Office of the Director for National Intelligence, and discusses the implications of these findings on Xi Jinping’s ongoing Anti-Corruption campaigns.

TSMC’s $100bn Investment, PRC Student Visas, and Taiwan Resists the CCP’s United Front

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:16:32 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu details Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (TSMC) $100bn investment and reaffirmed commitment to supporting US-based semiconductor production. Next, we explore the latest initiative from the House of Representatives that takes aim at Chinese student visas and the current imbalance in US-China international education exchange. Lastly, Miles examines the latest rhetorical exchange between Taipei and Beijing, and the significance of Taiwan’s resilience against the CCP’s United Front.

US Reciprocal Tariffs, Beijing’s Wolf Warrior Rhetoric, and China’s Two Sessions

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:16:28 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu examines the latest round of reciprocal U.S. tariffs on imported goods from China, Mexico, and Canada, and why China remains the focus of U.S. trade policy. Next, Miles responds to comments from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding China’s readiness for any conflict, trade or otherwise. Lastly, Miles peels back the curtain on the Two Sessions congress held last week in Beijing, and the impact of China’s current economic challenges on the CCP’s domestic legitimacy.

China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting, Thailand’s Uyghur Deportation, and Trump’s Gold Card

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 21:04:22 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting and what the development in US-Ukraine relations could mean for China. Next, Miles examines Thailand’s recent deportation of 40 Uyghur men to China and explains how this disturbing exchange is a strategic outcome of China’s expanding coercive campaign in the Indo-Pacific region. Lastly, Miles takes a look at Trump’s recent announcement of a U.S. immigration visa Gold Card and what impact this may have on Chinese investors.

China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

Rectification of Names, Xi Jinping’s Tech Summit, and China’s Legal Warfare Campaign

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:05:34 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the name changes made across the US State Department’s website and why these designations carrying significant implications for US foreign policy toward China. Next, Miles peels back the curtain on Xi Jinping’s latest meeting with high-profile leaders in China’s technology sector, and whether this will truly infuse confidence in the Chinese economy. Lastly, Miles analyzes China’s evolving legal warfare campaign against Taiwan across the Global South, and how this impacts the status quo in cross-strait relations.

Revisiting the US-Transatlantic Relationship, New Reciprocal Tariffs, and China’s Model of Self-Enrichment

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:49:53 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, expert Miles Yu unpacks the latest announcements from the Department of Defense regarding United States involvement in the Ukraine War and NATO, and the implications of the shift in strategic focus toward the evolving China threat. Next, Miles analyzes the latest universal and reciprocal tariff announcements, and what we can expect from Beijing in response. Lastly, Miles explores China’s model of self-enrichment, the threat it poses to the current global economic order, and potential countermeasures available to the US and allies.

Trump 2.0 China Strategy, US Tariff Policy, and China’s Food and Mouth Disease

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:33:17 +0000

In this week’s episode of China Insider, expert Miles Yu breaks down the first month of Trump 2.0, and where China fits into the new administration’s foreign policy strategy and strategic response from Beijing. Next, Miles takes a detailed look at the developing United States tariff strategy toward China, and why this has been such a focus of headlines the past few weeks. Lastly, Miles explores China’s reckless lab practices and the impact they have on the capacity of global health organizations to respond to future crises.

Insider Interview: Damon Wilson of the National Endowment for Democracy

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:19:48 +0000

Miles sits down with Damon Wilson, president and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), the primary American foundation supporting democracy worldwide. They discuss a wide range of issues vital to global freedom and democracy, including NED’s origins, mission and current projects, America's role in the world, and the importance of preserving and expanding the existing democratic world order.

TikTok, Free Speech, and Americans' Stance on US Foreign Affairs

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of China Insider, China Center Director Miles Yu analyzes the landmark ruling by the DC Appeals Court against TikTok that upholds legal protection of free speech against foreign adversaries’ malign influence. He also discusses a new opinion survey revealing the pulse of the nation on U.S. leadership in world affairs, the dramatic uptick of positive sentiment against China and America’s commitment to the defense and sovereignty of Taiwan.

Xi's Latest Military Purge, Assessing Effectiveness of Tariffs, and Capital Repatriation

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this week's China Insider, expert Miles Yu discusses the peculiar purge of Admiral Miao Hua and why this should not come as a surprise to anyone. Next he does a deep dive into the contentious issue of tariffs on Chinese imports, and finishes by analyzing China's draconian restrictions of free capital flows by foreign companies.

Xi Jinping's Red Lines, More Violent Killings in China, and Escalation in Ukraine

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:34:20 +0000

In their meeting in Peru, Xi Jinping laid out 4 "red lines" to President Joe Biden, detailing the issues where he expects the US to avoid interference in the affairs of the Chinese Communist Party. Expert Miles Yu unpacks these red lines and what they mean for Donald Trump's incoming administration. Next, Miles covers a brutal killing in mainland China and how it feeds into the larger surge of violent killings across China. Finally, we provide an update on the conflict in Ukraine, and why we might see a lot more North Korean troops on the front lines in the future.

Trump's Re-election, The Future of US-China Relations, and Chinese Youth Take to the Streets

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Former President Donald Trump has been reelected, so we open this week with Miles Yu’s take on the how and why of Trump’s reelection and what it says about the state of the American people and American democracy. Next, Miles previews what Trump’s reelection means for United States–China relations, how the Chinese Communist Party might react, and where Trump and Xi Jinping might butt heads first. We close by highlighting a viral cultural phenomenon unfolding inside China, which saw tens of thousands of young people harmlessly riding bicycles overnight to go get dumplings. The CCP has since shut down nighttime bike riding as a response, and Miles details why the CCP’s paranoia of this large gathering of light-hearted youth could be a sign of things to come.

Election Day, Chinese Interference, and the China–Russia–North Korea Axis

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

It’s election day! If you haven’t already, go do your civic duty and vote. With that settled, we open this week with Miles on just what makes American democracy so unique and influential around the globe. Everyone worldwide has a vested interest in the outcomes of our elections, and China is no exception. Miles reviews the Chinese Communist Party’s outlook on our elections and highlights their past (and current) attempts to interfere in our democratic system. We then close with a quick glance again at the North Korean troops in Ukraine, but use this topic as a catalyst to take on the prevailing narratives about China’s thinking inside the evolving axis between China, Russia, and North Korea.

The BRICS Dilemma, China and India’s New Border, and Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Battle of Guningtou

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Hudson expert Miles Yu opens with his assessment of the BRICS summit held last week in Kazan, Russia, and whether it accomplished anything other than a moral victory for Vladimir Putin’s legitimatization campaign. Second, he analyzes the conveniently timed agreement between China and India over their longstanding border dispute in the Himalayas and argues that the solution is more a circumstantial strategy shift than a true settlement. Finally, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited the Island of Quemoy to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Guningtou, which Miles likens to both the Battle of Saratoga and the Battle of Midway in terms of significance in shaping Taiwan’s history.

DPRK Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Reviewing U.S. Tariffs, and China's Nobel Conundrum

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

South Korean intelligence services have revealed credible evidence that North Korea has deployed upwards of 12,000 troops for training and ultimately combat alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine. Miles Yu analyzes the significance of this escalation what this signals for the anti-western axis of Russia, China and North Korea. Second, with the US presidential election reaching its apex, the economy, and tariffs, are in the spotlight. Miles retraces what lead to the tariffs on Chinese imports started during Trump's first term, and why they have had such strong bipartisan support. Finally, Miles details why China has so few Nobel laureates, and why the four winners they have had don't receive the heroes treatment you might expect.

President Lai Calls for Taiwanese Unity, Chinese Stocks Fall, CCP Arrests Taiwanese Businessmen

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

We start with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s “Double Ten” speech last week, which commemorated Taiwan’s National Day on October 10. President Lai laid out his government’s agenda and called for cooperation to bring political unity to Taiwan. Next, we detail the dramatic rise and fall of China’s stock market in the last two weeks and why the Chinese Communist Party’s planned economy is losing trust both domestically and internationally. And last, we cover the detention of four Taiwanese business executives working at Foxconn in mainland China.

China and Taiwan's Rival National Days, CCP Feigns Peace Offering to Taiwan, and China's Goals in Middle East

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On October 1st the Chinese Communist Party commemorated 75 years of CCP rule over mainland China. Meanwhile October 10th serves as Taiwan's national day. For two countries, so geographically close, and so historically tied, to share national days so close and historically tied, creates an obvious political rivalry. Miles Yu lays out for us how this national day rivalry manifests itself. Next, we analyze President Lai's recent refusal of a "peace agreement" with China, deciding instead to publicly push a desire for "peace through strength and self-defense." And last, with the 1-year anniversary of the October 7th terror attacks in Israel upon us, Miles reflects on China's role and goals in the Middle East.

Insider Interview: Exposing and Confronting the CCP’s Genocidal Subjugation of It’s People (feat. Olivia Enos)

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 16:39:08 +0000

Human rights sat decidedly at the core of the bi-lateral relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States during the cold war. International awareness, dissident support and tangible accountability measures made human rights a powerful tool in the US arsenal to combat communist influence. Yet, today we don't see the same clarity in policy and action applied to the actions of the Chinese Communist Party. Whether it's the Uyghurs, or any other group from the laundry list of oppressed minorities, the CCP has made it a policy to subjugate, kill, silence or "re-educate" anyone who does not center their beliefs around those of the party. Senior Fellow, Olivia Enos, joins the show this week to paint a scary picture of just how widespread CCP repression is, and how the US can step up to the plate to hold the communist regime to account for its human rights violations.

International Traffic in the Taiwan Strait, China's Interests in Ukraine, Shigeru Ishiba Elected in Japan

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

For the first time ever a Japanese destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait, and on the same day naval vessels from Australia and New Zealand also sailed together through the disputed waterway. Miles Yu gives us the background behind the strait's importance for setting the tone with regard to international partnership against Chinese aggression. Second, in light of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's trip to the U.S., we ask Miles what the state of the Ukraine war is, but specifically through the lens of how China see's and fuel's the conflict. Lastly, we profile the newly elected Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba.

The Quad's Future, Another Xenophobic Stabbing, and New Bans in U.S-China Trade War

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

With President Joe Biden's final Quad meeting taking place last weekend, Miles Yu gives us some background on the multilateral group of nations, and it's importance in defining, and bringing order to, the Indo-Pacific. Next, we cover the continued rise of violent xenophobia inside China in light of another stabbing and death of a 10-year old Japanese schoolboy. This time the Japanese government, along with Japanese companies in China, is making it clear that they're fed up with the Chines Communist Party's culture of fear. Finally, the U.S. Commerce Department officially proposed a new ban on Chinese-made car parts, citing not economics as the reason, but rather national security.

Chinese Adoptions Stopped, Investment Bankers Jailed, and Nationalist Sports Fans Embarrassed

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The Chinese Communist Party announced that it will no longer allow international adoptions of Chinese children. Hudson expert Miles Yu analyzes whether the cause is demographics, politics, or something else. Then we move to the recent detention of Chinese investment bankers to evaluate why the CCP is going after them now, and how the move could spook the larger economy. Finally, Miles describes why nationalist Chinese sports fans are furious after the Chinese men's soccer team lost to Japan 7-0, and demonstrates why centralized and grandiose political ambitions can't force you to be good at soccer.

NY Political Advisor Indicted as Chinese Agent, Chinese Veteran Mistreatment, and Lai Turns Annexation Tables

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Linda Sun, a New York public official and senior advisor for New York governors Cuomo and Hochol, has been charged with being a Chinese agent while in office. Miles Yu addresses what she is accused of, and takes a wider look at the history of Chinese espionage. Next, we analyze why a seemingly local fender-bender turned into a microcosm demonstrating the Chinese Communist Party's mistreatment of its veterans. And finally, Taiwanese President Lai Ching Te used a recent interview to turn the tables on Chinese land annexation policies by citing Chinese claims over Russian land. The double standard has led to suspicious silence from the CCP.

IBM Exits China, CCP Launches Housing Pension System, and Chines Coast Guard Rams Philippine Ship

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 3 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

IBM announced they'll be ending their research and development operations in China, impacting over 1,000 jobs. But they're not cutting these jobs, just relocating them outside of China. Miles explains why. Next, Miles details the CCP's new "housing pension system" and closes with the latest collision in the South China Sea when a Chinese Coast Guard ship rammed a Philippine counterpart.

Hudson Fellows Urge International Recognition of Taiwan, Economic Nationalism Strikes Again, and 120 Years of Deng Xiaoping's Legacy

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Senior Fellow, Miles Yu, reacts to our very own Hudson colleague, Nikki Haley, who delivered a speech in Taiwan last week urging the US to do more to elevate Taiwan on the international stage. But how? Next he details the dangerous trend of economic nationalism under the Chines Communist Party in light of an Olympic medalist buying an iPhone instead of a Chinese-made phone. Lastly, he addresses the 120th birthday of Deng Deng Xiaoping, and what his legacy means for Xi Jinping's leadership today.

Millionaires Flee China, CCP Money Floods US Universities, and Doping Overshadows Chinese Olympians

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Miles Yu examines the large exodus of wealthy Chinese who are working to get their money out of China, revealing why this is happening, where the money is going, and how they are pulling it off. Next, he focuses on the Chinese Communist Party’s flood of money into American colleges and why US universities are still so attractive to Chinese academics. Finally, he closes by explaining how the shadow of past and current doping scandals looms over the Olympic medals earned by China in Paris.

Insider Interview: Confronting the CCP by Learning from past Mistakes (feat. James Fennell & Bradley Thayer)

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:00:34 +0000

How much engagement is too much engagement with the Chinese Communist Party? How do we hold the CCP accountable? What kind of policy has ever worked to change CCP behavior? Authors of the new book Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure James Fennell and Bradley Thayer join host Miles Yu to answer these questions by looking back at the history of failed American policy toward China to ensure we learn lessons for effective engagement with China in the future.

The CCP Attacks Online Freedom, Tim Walz and the History of US China Hands, and BRI Protests?

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The Chinese Communist Party is looking at a new big-brother-esque tech policy that would assign Chinese citizens a cyber-ID for their online activity. Miles Yu details why this is another totalitarian move meant to monitor speech, control dissidents, and limit online freedom. Second, amidst Kamala Harris’s selection of Tim Walz as her running mate, Miles talks about the Minnesota governor’s past ties to China. Finally, there’s unrest in China’s Belt and Road Initiative with mass protests occurring in countries like Bangladesh and Venezuela. Miles gives his thoughts on whether it’s a coincidence or not.

The CCP Plays Politics with Paris Olympics, Attempts Peace in the Middle East, and Raises Retirement Ages

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

With the Paris Olympics in full swing, Miles Yu analyzes how the Chinese Communist Party approaches international sports and plays politics with one of the greatest venues for displaying soft power. Miles then talks about China hosting Palestinian leaders in Beijing in a failed attempt to form a Palestinian unity government. He ends by explaining the CCP’s controversial plan to raise the retirement age in China.

Japan and Europe Coordinate Air Forces, China Explores the Arctic, and Xi's Online Authoritarianism

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Miles analyzes another round of joint exercises involving Japan, but this time with Germany, France and Spain to conduct air drills with its Air Self Defense Force. Miles details why Japan has become such a coveted global partner, and why European countries are taking increased notice of the China threat. Next we explore China’s activity in the arctic and what they’re interests in the polar frontier could be, as well as what the global Crowdstrike outage tells us about China’s online authoritarianism.

Japan and Taiwan Joint Maritime Exercise, Vietnam Party Leader Passes, and Robotaxi's Cause Viral Frustration

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Last week Japan and Taiwan coordinated coast guards in a joint maritime exercise, the first of it's kind in over 50 years. Expert Miles Yu explains what the Chinese Communist Party's reaction was and what it could mean for regional alliances. Next, Miles details the unique regional importance of Vietnam in light of the death of Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. And finally, Miles reveals what's behind the viral and failing robotaxis popping up around Chinese cities.

Insider Interview | Deterring China with Red Lines Backed by Capability and Resolve (feat. John Lee)

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Deterring the aggressive ambitions of Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party will require more than just setting red lines. Hudson Senior Fellow, John Lee, joins host Miles Yu to explain why it will require an international coalition with both the capability and resolve to effectively counter the CCP with strategies that both deny and impose cost.

Read John Lee's new report titled, "Deterring China: Imposing Nonmilitary Costs to Preserve Peace in the Taiwan Strait."

Rising Xenophobia in China, The Third Plenum, and Toxic Contamination of Cooking Oils

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

After yet another stabbing attack hit headlines, which saw a Chinese man attack a Japanese woman and her son, Miles Yu explains why the Chinese Communist Party and its state-fueled propaganda machine are at fault for rising xenophobia in China. The episode goes on to explain what to expect from the CCP's Third Plenum, and finishes covering an investigative story that exposed wide spread toxic contamination of cooking oils in China.

A NATO for the Indo-Pacific, Chinese Maritime Aggression, and Miles in Taipei

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

With the NATO Summit happening in Washington D.C. this week, Miles details why multilateral engagement in Asia through NATO expansion, or the establishment of a NATO-like alliance, would be such an effective bulwark against the Chinese Communist Party. Secondly, we cover some of China's latest acts of maritime aggression against Taiwan and the Philippines, and Miles hosts the second installment of Hudson's conference on the 2005 Anti-cessation law.

More Military Purges, Xi’ Plan for “Peaceful Coexistence,” and China’s Repression of Religious Freedom

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Miles Yu reacts to Xi Jinping's latest purging of a plethora of military leaders including China's defense minister, and Xi's speech commemorating 70 years of the Chinese Communist Party's “Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.” Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of State released its annual report on International Religious Freedom and detailed the CCP's repressive practices against religious minorities in China.

Insider Interview: China Is a Dangerous Outlier in Global Energy Arena (feat. Tom Duesterberg)

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

China is a destructive outlier in the global energy arena. Fifty-five percent of its power still comes from coal, and 17% comes from hydroelectric dams that generate as much geostrategic conflict as they do power. On the other hand, they are attempting to lead the world in electric vehicles and nuclear power. So how does the Chinese Communist Party plan to keep this strategy moving forward as the countries demands skyrocket?

For the inaugural episode of our new "Insider Interviews," host Miles Yu is joined by Hudson Senior Fellow Thomas Duesterberg to provide answers from his report on China's historical water struggles and solutions.

Read Tom's report titled The Global Impact of China’s Water and Related Environmental Problems.

CCP Lawfare Against Taiwan, Xi Demands Military Loyalty, and the Pyongyang Summit

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The Chinese Communist Party publicly threatened to use the death penalty against separatists who support and advocate for an independent Taiwan, Xi Jinping emphasized loyalty at a People's Liberation Army meeting to ensure that "the party controls the gun," and Vladimir Putin and Kim Jun Un signed a defense pact in Pyonyang to keep Xi on his toes in his own backyard.

Americans Attacked in China, India’s Regional Importance, and European Tariffs on Chinese EVs

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Miles Yu assesses the state of US-Chinese relations after a group of American travelers to China were targeted in a stabbing attack during their visit. He then highlights India's increased importance as a geo-strategic counter to Xi Jinping's regional bullying in the the Indo-Pacific, as well as Europe's attempt at curbing Chinese EV market manipulation with a new set of tariffs.

The Gaokao Phenomenon, and the CCP's Domestic and Global Market Manipulation

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Miles Yu explains the devious cultural significance of the Gaokao, which is China’s two-day college entrance exam. He then explores why everyday homeowners in China are getting crushed by 20–50 percent increases on their utilities. Lastly, he peels back the curtain on how the Chinese Communist Party uses aggressive subsidies to infiltrate and undermine global markets.

The Legacy of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, Taiwanese Sovereignty, and the Shangri-La Dialogues

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Miles Yu and the team commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989 by recapping what led to that fateful day, the fallout that ensued in China and around the globe for communist movements, and why its legacy still matters today. They then covered how the U.S. righted the diplomatic wrong surrounding U.N. Resolution 2758, which China used to exclude Taiwan from international participation, and assessed the outcome of last week's Shangri-La Dialogues in Singapore.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching Te's Inauguration

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss his recent trip to Taiwan, the historic inauguration of Lai Ching Te of Taiwan, the People's Republic of China's subsequent military exercises, and recent protests over parliamentary reforms.

The Putin-Xi Summit and Its Implications for the Region

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the recent summit between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China. They analyze the two nations’ joint statement, the implications of their developing relationship, and the significance of Putin’s choice to visit the northeastern city of Harbin. Finally, they briefly preview the Presidential inauguration in Taiwan.

Xi’s Plan to Divide the EU, and the CCP’s International E-commerce Scam

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Xi Jinping’s recent trip to France, Serbia, and Hungary, what the People’s Republic of China hoped to gain by engaging these specific countries, and how successful their European Union diplomacy has been. They then discuss a massive e-commerce scam network operating in China, which was recently uncovered in a report by the Guardian, Dei Zeit, and Le Monde.

Student Protests and the CCP, The Trump China Policy, and Apple Caves

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 7 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss comparisons drawn on Chinese social media between protesters on American campuses and the Red Guard of the Cultural Revolution. They then discuss recent concerns over how US-China relations might change if Donald Trump is elected for a second term, before turning to Apple's recent decision to remove certain apps from its devices in China.

Recapping Blinken Visit, The Russia-China Axis, and Controversial EVs

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent visit to China, and the differences between the way in which China and the United States approach diplomacy. They then turn to the influence of Russia and the Soviet Union on Chinese politics, and how their histories shape Russia-China relations today. Finally, they discuss global electric vehicle competition, noting the new Xiaomi SU7, which appears to be a near replica of the Porsche Taycan.

CCP's "Buy New Products" Campaign, Sports Cheating, and Credit Rating Drops

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:05:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the Chines Communist Party's "Buy New Products" campaign, an attempt to subsidize consumer spending in the face of a sluggish economy. They then turn to controversy surrounding the Beijing half marathon, in which African competitors allowed Chinese national record holder He Jei to prevail in the last moments, and its implications for the broader trend of fraud in Chinese society. Finally, they discuss credit rating company Fitch's decision to downgrade China's credit from stable to negative, and its economic implications.

45年后重评台湾关系法以及决定中共攻台四大因素

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

中国中心主任余茂春分析为什么"台湾关系法"远比被中共曲解的"三个公报"重要, 以及台湾关系法45周年之际的重新评估与展望, 决定中共武力攻台的四大因素和美台军事合作的必要和需改进之处.

[English]

Title: Reassessing the Taiwan Relations Act 45 years later and the 4 factors impacting China's decision to invade Taiwan

Description: In this episode for Chinese-speaking listeners, China Center's director Miles Yu explains why the Taiwan Relations Act is far more important than the Three Communiques that are often misinterpreted by the CCP. He also offers a new assessment of the Taiwan Relations Act 45 years later. Moreover, Miles analyzes the 4 factors impacting the CCP's decision to invade Taiwan and why it's imperative to improve and enhance U.S.-Taiwan military cooperation.

Taiwan Relations Act, Us-Japan Cooperation, and US Strategy Toward China

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the forthy-fifth anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. They then turn to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s state visit to Washington, and the resulting developments in the relationships among the United States, Japan, and the Philippines. Finally, they discuss why the Biden administration’s attempts at reconciliation and cooperation with China have failed, and where US strategy vis-à-vis China is heading.

BONUS Episode: The Taiwan Relations Act at 45

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The landmark Taiwan Relations Act, signed into law 45 year ago today, has become the most pivotal guideline for the complex U.S.-Taiwan and U.S.-China relations. It's a cornerstone and foundational document that demonstrates America's institutional resilience and balanced approach to diplomacy. In this in-depth conversation with Shane Leary, Dr. Miles Yu, director of China Center at Hudson Institute, shares his critical analysis of the Act's legal and military protections of Taiwan, its historical context, far-reaching impact, salient limitations, and the need to revise or even redraft a new legislative act to reflect new geopolitical reality. in this in-depth conversation.

Taiwan Earthquake and Japan-Philippines Security Pact

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the recent earthquake in Taiwan of 7.4 magnitude, the largest quake the Island nation has suffered since 1999. They then discuss security developments in the South China Sea, most notably that Japan is in talks to sign a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) with the Philippines in an effort to deter Chinese aggression in the region.

XI Meets with Western Business Leaders, Boao Forum, and CCP Hacking

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 2 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Xi Jinping's recent meeting with western business leaders and academics, the first high-profile meeting of this nature since his meeting with American executives in San Francisco in November of 2023. They then discuss the decreasing relevance of the annual Boao forum, and China's recent cyber espionage and hacking attempts on Western nations.

Article 23 Cracks Down in Hong Kong, Foreign Investment Drops, "The Three Body Problem" Controversy

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Phil Hegseth steps in to join Miles Yu to discuss Article 23's passing in Hong Kong and its implications for human rights and freedoms in the city, the continued decline of foreign direct investment in China despite charm efforts from the Chinese Communist Party, and the rise and controversy of Netflix's adaptation of "Three Body Problem."

US TikTok Battle, India Border Tension, Russia Commemorates Battle with China

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the pending legislation to ban TikTok, and the broader picture of Chinese Communist Party influence on American domestic politics. They then turn to a recent flare-up in tensions between India and China, caused by Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, and discuss the root cause of China’s antagonism toward its neighbors. Finally, they discuss a curious development in Russia-China relations, in which Russia nationally commemorated the Damansky Island conflict, a military confrontation with China that occurred fifty-five years ago.

CCP Foreign Minister's Failed Challenges to the US, Ukraine Mediation, New Laws of Repression

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Wang Yi’s “Four Challenges” to the United States during a recent press conference, China’s attempted role as mediator in the ongoing Ukraine war, and the wave of national security laws in China that emerged out of the annual Two Sessions.

Chinese Crossings at US Border Spike, Two Sessions, and Electric Vehicle Probes

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the surge in Chinese nationals entering the United States illegally, what's driving this phenomenon, and how policymakers ought to respond. They then turn to the upcoming "two sessions" in which the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the National People’s Congress will convene, and what makes this year's rubber stamping sessions so peculiar. Finally, they discuss the U.S. Department of Commerce's recent probe into the importation of Chinese electric vehicles, and its national security implications.

Private Hacking Exposed, Quemoy Islands Drowning, G20 Fallout

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss a massive document leak from Chinese cybersecurity firm I-Soon, which sheds light on the CCP's global surveillance and hacking regime and destroys the illusion of safety around Chinese private sector companies. They then turn to a little-covered spat between the Taiwan Coast Guard and a Chinese fishing vessel which resulted in the drowning of the two Chinese nationals near the island of Quemoy. Finally, they discuss Wang Yi's absence at the G20 Ministerial meeting, and its implications for broader trends in the PRC's foreign policy.

基辛格的一生，台湾大选，一个中国原则与一个中国政策之不同

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:05:00 +0000

在最新一期的中文"月底回顾及听众信箱"播客中，哈德逊研究所中国中心主任余茂春分析基辛格博士的童年生活，成就和影响，以及2024年历史性的台湾选举，中国的一个中国原则和美国的一个中国政策之间的根本区别。

[English]

Title: The life of Dr. Henry Kissinger; Taiwan's historic elections; and One-China Principle vs. One-China Policy

Description: In the latest Chinese language review episode of the key issues discussed in Hudson Institute's weekly China Insider podcast, Miles Yu analyzes the childhood, accomplishments, legacy of Dr. Henry Kissinger, and the historic 2024 Taiwan elections, the fundamental differences between China's One-China Principle and America's One-China Policy.

Wang Yi in Munich, Democracy Index Rankings, and Forced Labor Backlash

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statements during the 2024 Munich Security Conference, and the broader landscape of European Union–China relations. They then turn to the 2023 Democracy Index, which ranks China #148 globally and Taiwan #1 in Asia. Lastly, they discuss the thousands of German automobiles impounded by United States Customs and Border Protection under the 2021 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, after their electrical components were found to be sourced from western China.

Messi's Controversial Visit in Hong Kong, Ukraine Update, and Russia-China Relations

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the controversy that erupted in Hong Kong and Mainland China when Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi missed a game due to injury, and the claims of CIA coordination from CCP officials that followed. They then discuss waning support for Ukraine, and how this fits into the broader adversarial relationship between the US and China. Finally, they discuss a recent phone call between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, and the state of Russia-China relations today.

Miles in Taiwan, Religious Persecution in Xinjiang and Beyond, and the Chinese Stock Market Crash

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu, who recently visited Taiwan with a delegation from Hudson Institute, to discuss the trip. They then cover recent laws that violate the religious freedom of people in Xinjiang, and how this fits into the broader picture of persecution in China. Finally, they turn to the recent stock market crash in China, which was the greatest weekly economic downturn in the country since 2018.

New COVID-19 Lab Leak Findings, Sullivan-Yi Meeting, and Apple vs Huawei

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss a newly discovered DARPA grant proposal that sheds light on the origins of COVID-19 and strengthens the lab-leak hypothesis. They then discuss the meeting in Bangkok between Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Finally, they turn to the ongoing battle in the Chinese market between Apple and Huawei.

The World Reacts to William Lai, Li Qiang at Davos, and Imprisoned Journalists

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the overwhelming international diplomatic response to the 2024 Taiwanese election, and what this means for Taiwan's place on the global stage. They then turn to Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Davos, where he attempted to woo elites with questionable economic figures. Finally, they cover a new study from the Committee to Protect Journalists, which ranks China as the worst country in the world because Beijing jails both citizen and professional journalists.

Taiwan Election Results, Liu Jianchao in Washington, and Corruption in the PLA

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) victory in the Taiwanese presidential election, and what this means for Taiwan going forward. They then discuss PRC Minister of the International Liaison Department of the CCP Central Committee, Liu Jianchao's visit with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the state of US-China relations today. Finally, they turn to corruption in the People's Liberation Army, and what this portends for China's military capability.

Taiwan Elections, Zhongzhi Bankruptcy, and Predictions for 2024

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 9 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the upcoming presidential election in Taiwan. They then turn to China's latest economic woes, reflecting on the recent bankruptcy filing of China's largest "shadow bank," Zhongzhi, and what this reveals about corruption in the PRC's economy. Finally, Miles offers some broader observations and predictions on China for 2024.

CCP Commemorates Mao, China’s Role in Ukraine and Gaza in 2024, and More PLA Shakeups

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Thu, 4 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week’s China Insider discusses the reasons and calculations behind Xi Jinping’s lavish celebration of the 130th birthday of Mao Zedong, the former Chinese Communist Party dictator, on December 26. The episode further analyzes China’s increasingly significant role in buttressing Russia’s war in Ukraine and Hamas’s war in the Middle East, and why this support is strategically important for the CCP. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the CCP’s latest purge and shakeup of the senior People’s Liberation Army (PLA) leaders as related to China’s military ambitions and capabilities.

Xi in Vietnam, the CCP's Economic Planning, and Tension in the South China Sea

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam and the pivotal role Vietnam plays in the United States–China rivalry. They then discuss a recent meeting of the Chinese Communist Party Politburo addressing the People’s Republic of China’s economic crisis, before turning to recent spats between the China Coast Guard and Philippine sailors.

Human Rights, Credit Downgrading, and Hong Kong Elections

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reflect on the legacy of human rights abuses in the People’s Republic of China. They then discuss Moody’s downgrading of China’s sovereign credit rating from stable to negative, and what this portends for the Chinese economy. Finally, they discuss the recent district council elections in Hong Kong and the political apathy of voters in the region.

Kissinger's Legacy, Discourse Dominance, and the Taiwan Election

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 5 Dec 2023 14:48:59 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the legacy of Henry Kissinger, China's attempts to dominate narratives through "discourse dominance," and the upcoming 2024 presidential election in Taiwan.

A New Respiratory Outbreak, Indo-Pacific Tensions, and the White Paper Movement

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the mysterious outbreak of a new respiratory virus in China, escalating tensions between the People’s Republic of China and the Philippine government over the Second Thomas Shoal, and the one-year anniversary of the White Paper Movement, which brought an end to zero-COVID restrictions.

Biden-Xi Takeaways, Decoupling, and Elite Misconceptions

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the major takeaways from Biden’s meeting with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of APEC. They then turn to Xi’s efforts to curry favor with US-business executives, and whether this could stem the tide of decoupling. Finally, they discuss the curious republishing of a 1972 Foreign Affairs article by Barbara Tuchman entitled, “If Mao Had Come to Washington,” and what this reveals about enduring misconceptions of China among the US foreign policy elite.

Biden-Xi Meeting, Military Crisis Hotline, and Economic Decoupling

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the long-awaited meeting between President Biden and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco, the importance and challenge of establishing a military-to-military communications hotline with China, and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent statements regarding de-coupling.

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卡尔马克思的反犹太主义及其亚细亚生产方式在中国的应用。

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

在这期节目里，哈德逊研究所中国中心主任余茂春分析目前中国甚嚣尘上的反犹太主义的马克思主义根源，以及中国古代史学专家魏特夫对马克思的亚细亚生产方式理论的分析及其在当代中国的应用。

[English]

Title: Karl Marx's Anti-Semitism and the Asiatic Mode of Production, as Applied to China.

Description: In this episode, Miles Yu, director of Hudson Institute's China Center, analyzes the Marxist source of today's state-sponsored anti-Semitism in China, and Marx's theory of the Asiatic Mode of Production through the lens of historian Karl Wittfogel, as applied to contemporary China.

Antisemitism in China, Panda Diplomacy, and Vanguard and Gallup Exit China

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the growing trend of antisemitism in China, and its deep roots in the Chinese Communist Party and Marxist ideology. They then turn to the end of Panda diplomacy, with no plans to renew agreements with China for Panda’s in US zoos, and the way in which these agreements reflect the broader mistakes in US-China relations. Finally, they talk about the exit of two private sector giants from the Chinese market, the Vanguard Group and Gallup, and what this portends for economic relations with the PRC.

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Li Keqiang, Wang Yi, and Renewed Aggression in the South China Sea

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the death of former Premier Li Keqiang, and the Chinese Communist Party’s paranoia surrounding public mourning of high-level officials. They then discuss Wang Yi’s visit with President Joe Biden, and Miles offers his thoughts on the upcoming Biden-Xi summit and the future of US-China relations. Finally, they turn to the latest Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, when on October 22 a Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine ship.

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BRI, “Confucius Meets Marx,” and Banned Books

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to reflect on the third Belt and Road Initiative Summit, and the state of the BRI today. They then discuss a new propaganda television show on Hunan TV, Confucius Meets Marx, and the degree to which these systems are fundamentally incompatible. Finally, they discuss the latest banned book in China, which commentators argue draws parallels between the fall of the Ming Dynasty and the trajectory of the People's Republic of China today under Xi Jinping.

China Alienates Israel, Putin in Beijing, and Country Garden’s Imminent Collapse

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss China’s response to the Israel-Hamas war, how the shift in international focus toward the Middle East benefits China, and how China’s supposed neutrality serves to alienate and undermine Israel. They then discuss Vladimir Putin’s trip the third Belt and Road Initiative Forum, and the state of the BRI today. Finally, they discuss the imminent collapse of Country Garden, one of China’s largest real estate firms, and what this means for China’s ongoing economic spiral.

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中共能做世界领袖吗？中美是否已进入一场新冷战？中共如何政治化杭州亚运会。

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:15:00 +0000

在这期节目里，哈德逊研究所中国中心主任余茂春分析为什么中共不具备做世界领袖的资历和资格，为什么中国和美国已经进入一场新的冷战，以及中共如何企图把杭州亚运会政治化。

[English]

Title: Can China Lead the World? Are the U.S. and China in a New Cold War? How the CCP Politicized the Hangzhou Asian Games

Description: In this episode, Miles Yu, director of Hudson Institute's China Center, analyzes why China lacks the credentials and credibility to become a world leader, and whether the U.S. and China are already in a new Cold War. In addition, Miles Yu also dissects the CCP's attempts to politicize the Hangzhou Asian Games.

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China Responds to Hamas Attacks, and How the CCP Spoils Academic Exchange

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss China's lackluster response to the tragic attacks in Israel, and the broader geo strategic implications of this act of war. They then discuss Miles' recent debate at the Steamboat Institute, in which he argued that the US government should act to restructure academic exchange with China.

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WHO's New COVID Investigation, a New Cold War with China, and India Emerges as Global South Leader

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the WHO's newly launched investigation into the origins of COVID-19, whether the US and China are in a new cold war, and India’s efforts to replace China as the leader of the global south.

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Hangzhou Asian Games, Illegal Fishing, and Europe-China Relations

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the audacious presentation of the Hangzhou Asian Games, and what this tells us about China’s diplomatic standing in Asia. They then turn to the recent spat between a Philippine fishing vessel and a Chinese Coast Guard cutter, and the broader crisis of Chinese illegal fishing. Finally, Miles reflects on Europe-China relations following a recent trip to Budapest.

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North Korea and Russia, China’s Missing Defense Minister, and a US Meeting with Wang Yi in Malta

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the implications of Kim Jong Un’s recent meeting with Vladimir Putin and the budding strategic partnership between North Korea and Russia. They then turn to the missing Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, before turning to Miles’ reflections on Jake Sullivan’s meeting with Wang Yi in Malta and what this means for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco, where Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are expected to meet for the first time since last November.

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Biden Visits G20 and Hanoi, Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro, and the Latest Chinese Domestic Censorship

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu for a conversation on Biden’s Busy Weekend at the G20 Summit in New Dehli and his visit to Hanoi, Vietnam. They then discuss the latest development in US-China tech competition, the new Huawei Mate 60 Pro, a source of controversy and concern over the current chip export controls in place. Finally, Miles offers his thoughts on a proposed law in China which would punish citizens for statements and clothing deemed “detrimental to the spirit of Chinese people.”

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中共内外交困的缘由

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

在这一期的中文"月底回顾及听众信箱"播客中，哈德逊研究所中国中心主任余茂春讨论中国的国际地位为什么一落千丈，以及当前中国经济困境的结构和政策原因。

In this month's Chinese language review episode of the key issues discussed in Hudson Institute's weekly China Insider podcast, Miles Yu analyzes China's international status as a revisionist country under the hubristic CCP, and the structural and policy sources of China's deepening economic woes.

Raimondo in China, PRC’s Economic Stimulus, and Xi's G20 Absence

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu for a conversation on US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s recent visit to the PRC, and its implications for US-China relations. They then discuss the PRC’s new economic stimulus measures, before turning to Miles’ thoughts on Xi Jinping’s planned absence at the upcoming G20 summit.

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China Reacts to Fukushima Water Release, BRICS Expansion, and China’s Collapsing Economy

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu for a conversation on the Chinese Communist Party’s hysterical and hypocritical reaction to Japan releasing wastewater from the Fukushima incident into the ocean, and how this backfired on the Chinese seafood industry. They then discuss the historic expansion of BRICS and what this means for the international system. Finally, Miles offers his thoughts on the continuing downward spiral of the Chinese economy and its political implications for the regime.

#37 | Camp David Summit, Export Controls and Investment Bans, and Xi's Corrupt Healthcare System

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the diplomatic and security implications of this past weekend's trilateral Camp David summit between President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and President Yoon Suk Yeol. They then examine Biden's latest executive orders against China, which ban investments on key technologies and enact export controls on semiconductors. Finally, Miles offers his thoughts on Xi Jinping's latest anti-corruption campaign targeting the medical sector in China.

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#36 | The CCP's Faltering Economy, US and Japan Missile Development, and the US-China Spy War

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the root causes of China’s faltering economy. They then talk about a new agreement between Japan and the United States to develop hypersonic missile intercept systems. Finally, Miles examines the state of espionage practices between the US and China, with attention to China’s spy networks abroad, and the CCP’s latest efforts to revitalize the informant system of the cultural revolution at home.

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#35 | Taiwan International Solidarity Act, the Luocha Haishi Craze, and Beijing Responds to Devastating Flooding

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 8 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, which passed the US House of Representatives on July 25, and what it could mean for Taiwan’s position on the global stage if signed into law. They then talk about the Luocha Haishi Craze, a musical sensation taking China by storm which critiques the regime with incredible subtlety and has garnered over 9 billion views so far. Finally, they discuss the devastating flooding in northern China, and the popular resentment toward the government’s callous and insufficient response.

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中国内幕

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 09:05:00 +0000

余茂春播客“中国内幕”的每月回顾与听众信箱

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Title: China Insider

Description: Chinese-language monthly review of Hudson Institute’s weekly “China Insider” podcast, and Miles Yu's answers to listeners’ questions.

#34 | PLA Purges, the 2023 World University Games, and China’s International Reputation

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the new PLA purges, rumored for the past few weeks but confirmed on the eve of PLA day, a national holiday in China celebrating the militaries founding. They turn to the 2023 World University Games held in China, and how Xi Jinping used this opportunity for political messaging. Finally, they discuss a new survey from the Pew Research Center, which reveals that China’s international reputation has reached a historic low.

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#33 | China’s Economic Reforms, Kissinger in China, and Russia’s Accidental Strike on PRC Consulate

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the China’s National Development and Reform Commission’s efforts to stimulate China’s private sector as the economy falters. They then talk about Henry Kissinger’s peculiar visit with Xi Jinping, and Miles frames the meeting as elder abuse. Finally, the hosts address a recent Russian missile strike, which accidentally damaged the Chinese consulate in Odesa, and China’s reaction.

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#32 | Kerry's Visit to Beijing, Qin Gang's Disappearance, and a New Bishop in Shanghai

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's visit to Beijing, and the broader strategy of the Biden administration for engaging with Beijing. They then turn to speculations surrounding the People's Republic of China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang's absence since June 25, before covering Pope Francis's approval of Shen Bin, a Chinese Communist Party–appointed bishop in Shanghai, and the state of religious liberty in China.

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#31 | Yellen Visits Beijing, New CCP Department of Social Work, and Indo-Pacific Security at NATO Summit '23

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss US Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing and its implications for economic relations between the US and China. They then discuss the significance of the CCP’s new Department of Social Work and how it further centralizes Xi Jinping’s power. They end with a conversation about the 2023 NATO Summit, and how Indo-pacific security fits into NATO’s priorities.

#30 | Modi’s Visit to the US, Hong Kong National Security Law Anniversary, and China’s Human Rights Record

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States and how India fits into the struggle between the US and China. They then talk about the anniversary of the Hong Kong National Security Law and its enduring ramifications for freedom in Hong Kong, before turning to a new human rights report, which ranks China dead last globally across multiple dimensions.

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#29 | Four Implications of the Wagner Revolt for China, PRC Constitution Designates Xi a Dictator, and the Threat of Chinese E-commerce

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the Wagner revolt against Vladimir Putin’s regime and its implications for the People’s Republic of China. They then talk about how Joe Biden called Xi Jinping a “dictator” before turning to a discussion on Chinese e-commerce and how companies like Shien and Temu subvert American tariffs and undermine the free market.

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#28 | Reflecting on Blinken in Beijing, a PRC-ROK Diplomatic Spat, and China’s Low Marriage Rates

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week, Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to reflect on the outcome of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's long-awaited visit to Beijing. They then discuss the recent diplomatic spat between China and South Korea, as well as its broader implications for the PRC's diplomatic approach and international reputation. Finally, they conclude with a conversation regarding China's historically low marriage rates, the underlying malaise Chinese youth are experiencing, and what this means for the country as it attempts to overcome its demographic challenges.

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#27 | China’s College Entrance Exam (Gaokao), A PRC “Spy base” in Cuba, and Blinken to Beijing

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week, China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss gaokao, the annual college entrance exams in China, which are reopening for the first time since the Zero-covid lockdowns. They then discuss the recent reports of a Chinese spy base operating out of Cuba, and how this development fits into the broader history of the relationship between Cuba and the PRC. Finally, they conclude with a preview of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s June 18 trip to Beijing, a visit which was rescheduled during the Spy Balloon controversy in February.

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#26 | The 34th Anniversary of Tiananmen, the Significance of AUKUS, and the PLAN’s Taiwan Strait Brinkmanship

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 6 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week, China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins China Center Director Miles Yu to discuss the 34th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and this tragic event's enduring historical and global significance. They then discuss the impetus behind the AUKUS trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and its significance for the preservation of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Finally, they conclude with a conversation regarding this past weekend's near collision between a Chinese warship and the USS Chung-Hoon during a US-Canada joint mission in the Taiwan Strait.

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#25 | Henry Kissinger's China Legacy, Taiwan's Defense, and the Past, Present, and Future of Chinese Freedom

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:09:40 +0000

For host Wilson Shirley's final episode, he talks with Miles Yu about former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger turning 100 years old and evaluates Kissinger's legacy on US-China relations, from 1972 until the present. They then discuss Taiwan's growing importance to the free world, describing how the defense of the island democracy is now a global endeavor. Finally, they conclude with a conversation on the historic and enduring pro-freedom movements in China, from the May Fourth Movement in 1919, to Tiananmen Square, Hong Kong, and the White Paper Protests.

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#24 | G7 Summit, China-Central Asia Meeting, and Taiwan's Presidential Election

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 23 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Last week was a tale of two summits, with the G7 leaders and their international partners gathering in Hiroshima, Japan, while China played host to the leaders from five Central Asian nations in Xian. Hosts Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss what to make of these two gatherings, and close with a preview of the 2024 Taiwanese presidential election now that the major parties have their candidates.

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#23 | The PRC’s New Man in Europe, Sino-Nordic Relations, and Accusations of Genetic Warfare

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 16 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Hosts Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss the appointment of Li Hui as the People's Republic of China's new special representative for Eurasian affairs and his European tour this week, Sino-Nordic relations, and the PRC’s recent accusation that the US is manufacturing genetically engineered weapons.

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#22 | Agricultural Police Target Crops, the State of Press Freedom, and the PRC’s Diplomacy in India and the UK

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 9 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Hosts Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss a new cadre of "agricultural management officers" targeting Chinese farmers, what a recent report from Reporters Without Borders says about the state of press freedom in the People's Republic, and Beijing's heavy-handed attempts at diplomacy during last week's meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the coronation of King Charles III.

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#21 | China’s Anti-Espionage Law, Chinese Migrants at US Southern Border, and President Yoon in Washington

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 2 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Hosts Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss what an update to China's anti-espionage law means for foreign businesses operating in the People's Republic of China, what a wave of Chinese migrants at America's southern border says about the state of the Chinese economy, and how President Yoon Suk-yeol's blockbuster visit to Washington led to a transformative week in US-South Korea relations.

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#20 | Is Ukraine a Distraction from Taiwan? Plus, South Korea's Position on Taiwan and CCP Overseas Police Stations

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:38:18 +0000

Hosts Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss the tradeoffs in the United States’ support for Ukraine given the urgency of deterring war in the Indo-Pacific, recent statements from South Korea’s president about the global importance of defending Taiwan, and two recent arrests related to the Chinese Communist Party’s once-secret overseas police stations in New York.

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#19 | China's Economic Outlook, Blinken in Vietnam, and the PRC's Defense Posture

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Hosts Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss China's economic outlook in light of new Q1 data, Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to Vietnam and that country's role in countering China's ambitions, and what to make of recent developments in the PRC's defense posture and partnerships.

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#18 | The CCP Sanctions Hudson, Macron in China, and the PRC's Local Banking Crisis

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss what to make of the People’s Republic of China’s reaction to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the United States, the folly of French President Emmanuel Macron’s “strategic autonomy,” and what an ongoing banking crisis in rural China says about the health of the country’s financial sector.

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#17 | Hudson Honors President Tsai; China's Influence in Latin America; and the EU-China Strategic Rivalry

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 4 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Senior Fellow Miles Yu and Media Fellow Wilson Shirley discuss how Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited New York and accepted Hudson Institute’s Global Leadership Award. They also cover the People’s Republic of China’s growing assertiveness in Latin America and the European Union’s approach to the strategic rivalry with Beijing.

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#16 | The TikTok Hearing, China and Russia, and the CCP’s Campaign to Isolate Taiwan

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Wilson Shirley and Miles Yu discuss what last week’s congressional hearing means for the future of TikTok and other Chinese technology companies in the United States, what Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin want after their summit in Moscow, and what to make of China’s move to isolate Taiwan by courting Honduras.

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#15 | Xi and Putin Meet in Moscow, the Party Reform Plan, and COVID-19 Raccoon Dogs?

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss Xi Jinping’s summit with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, the plan on reforming the Chinese Communist Party and state institutions that came out last Thursday, and the latest from the World Health Organization and a group of Chinese researchers on the origins of COVID-19.

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#14 | Iran-Saudi Deal Brokered by China, Americans’ Opinions of the CCP, and COVID-19 Origin Investigations

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss the China-brokered deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran and what it means for the future of great-power competition in the Middle East and elsewhere. They continue with the latest on two ongoing stories, first about China's declining popularity in much of the world, and second about how Congress and the World Health Organization are advancing their investigations into the origins of COVID-19.

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#13 | The Two Sessions, and the House Select Committee on China’s First Hearing

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 7 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Two events last week made the priorities and positions of Beijing and Washington clearer. First, thousands of delegates came together for the opening of the annual Two Sessions, which includes China’s National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Second, the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held a hearing titled “The Chinese Communist Party’s Threat to America.” Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss what to make of these meetings (including what they say about Xi Jinping’s policies going forward), how the US Congress is building on the bipartisan consensus about the China challenge, and how America can respond to the most serious threat it has faced in decades.

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#12 | The Lab Leak Theory Reemerges, and China's Ukraine Strategy

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The US Department of Energy has assessed that COVID-19 mostly likely originated in a lab leak in Wuhan, and last week the Chinese Communist Party released its twelve-point "peace plan" for Ukraine. Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss what the DOE's assessment means and the history of the lab-leak investigations, going back to early 2020. They then dive into China's long and complicated history with Ukraine in light of Beijing's peace plan, tracing from the fall of the Soviet Union to the current no-limits partnership between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

Read Miles's WSJ op-ed on the lab leak here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-reckless-labs-put-the-world-at-risk-11614102828

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#11 | Retiree Protests Spread, China's Top Tech Investor Disappears, and Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Chinese retiree protests that began in Wuhan have spread to other cities as local governments cut back on health-care subsidies. Miles and Wilson discuss where these protests are headed, and how Xi Jinping's policies have undermined government budgets throughout China. They follow up with a conversation about the disappearance of Bao Fan, one of China's top technology investors, before finishing with key takeaways from the Munich Security Conference, Wang Yi's meeting with Antony Blinken, and the future of China-Russia relations.

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#10 | Wuhan Protests, the Chinese Healthcare System, and the “Hong Kong 47”

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:08:32 +0000

Protests broke out last week in the city of Wuhan over drastic cuts to healthcare subsidies. An unusual protest, driven mostly by retirees against the Municipal government in Wuhan, resulted in nearly ten thousand Chinese citizens sieging the city government, vowing to return in 10 days with much larger numbers and eventually receiving capitulation from local officials.

In light of this, Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley reflect on the glaring issues within the PRCs healthcare system writ large, and in particular, how decades of the One Child Policy and the bleak outlook for today’s Chinese youth places enormous stress on the system’s capacity to care for the elderly. They discuss how the Wuhan government's decision to cut costs points to larger economic issues for the PRC, as local governments who were previously bearing the brunt of Zero-covid costs are now running troubling deficits, and it is unclear whether the central government plans to bail them out. They then turn to discuss the "Hong Kong 47" standing trial under accusations of subversion under the National Security Law and reflect on the history of Hong Kong and its place in relation to the PRC and the world. Finally, Miles and Wilson reflect on the inspiring show of bipartisanship from the House of Representatives in response to the CCP's recent violation of U.S. sovereignty.

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#9 | The Balloon Seen ’Round the World and the Boy Whose Disappearance Jolted China

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 7 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Chinese Communist Party’s spy balloon may be a Sputnik moment for the United States, as millions of Americans saw pictures of a surveillance device sent by the United States’ top geopolitical rival flying freely over the heartland. Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss the history of Chinese spy operations and what the downed balloon means for US-China relations, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s postponed trip to Beijing. Then they return to a story that’s gone largely unreported in the US press but that continues to go viral in China—a missing boy whose body was found recently. The incident raises questions about human trafficking, organ harvesting, and how trustworthy the Chinese people think their government really is.

#8 | Mike Pompeo Never Gives an Inch, Nationalist Rhetoric from Beijing, and the Case of a Missing Boy in China

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:08:25 +0000

The definitive memoir of foreign policy in the Trump administration is out: former Director of the CIA and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's Never Give an Inch. Miles and Wilson discuss the China-related highlights from the book, before delving into two big stories from inside China this week. The first is the increasingly nationalist rhetoric out of Beijing around the Lunar New Year, and the second is the terrible case of a 15-year-old Chinese boy who went missing for three months, and what it tells us about human trafficking in the People's Republic of China.

#7 | COVID-19's Toll in China, Beijing's Charm Offensive at Davos, and the Real Power Behind Chinese Tech Companies

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The chief epidemiologist of the PRC's Center for Disease Control and Prevention claims that 80% of China's population has been infected with COVID-19. Miles and Wilson discuss what that means for the toll the pandemic continues to take throughout the country. Then, they cover Beijing's charm offensive at Davos and at other international forums, before finishing up with a discussion of who really controls China's top technology and social media companies, and what that means for Americans' security.

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#6 | China’s Economic and Demographic Headwinds, Kishida’s G7 Tour, and Beijing’s Overseas Police Stations

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

China's latest economic and demographic numbers show that the country is facing significant headwinds. But are they still too good to be true? Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss what to make of the latest statistics before diving into Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's leadership and G7 world tour and finishing with a conversation on the recent revelations about China's more than 100 overseas police stations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and elsewhere.

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#5 | The PRC's Pandemic Chaos, The Reopening, and What To Expect from the 118th Congress

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:15:05 +0000

The big story out of China this week is that COVID-19 is ripping through the country and that Beijing’s lack of transparency has the World Health Organization urging the People’s Republic of China to change course. Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley discuss the state of the pandemic and the Chinese Communist Party playing politics with vaccines, China reopening its borders to the world, and what the United States’ policy toward China looks like now that the 118th Congress has been sworn in and is getting to work.

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#4 | China-Russia Relations, the PRC's COVID-19 Surge, and 2023 Predictions

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Wed, 4 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Miles and Wilson discuss new developments in the relationship between China and Russia, the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases throughout China and what they mean for the rest of the world, and what to expect in 2023. They also cover a strange Christmas present to Miles from the Chinese Communist Party.

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#3 | Pushback to the PRC from Japan, India, and Iran

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

December has been a bad month for the People’s Republic’s global ambitions. Miles and Wilson discuss Japan’s historic defense buildup and what it means for the global balance of power, China’s clashes with India along the Line of Actual Control, and how Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia undermined his long-term strategy with Iran.

#2 | Apple in China, the Future of Zero-Covid, and the Politics of Death in the PRC

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Miles and Wilson discuss the Chinese Communist Party's use of high-tech surveillance technologies to repress the Chinese people and the pro-freedom demonstrations at Apple's facilities in China and California. They also evaluate General Secretary Xi Jinping's plans as he charts the way forward in a possible post-Zero-COVID world. Finally they analyze China's nationwide state funeral for former General Secretary Jiang Zemin, and the politics of death in communist regimes, going back to Lenin and Mao.

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#1 | Protests in China, Xi Goes to Saudi Arabia, and More…

phegseth@hudson.org (Hudson Institute) — Tue, 6 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Miles and Wilson discuss one of the most consequential periods of General Secretary Xi Jinping's tenure as the head of the Chinese Communist Party. From the 20th Party Congress, to popular protests over repression and Zero-Covid, to Xi's reentry into global forums like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, there's a lot going on in China. In the first episode of China Insider, Miles explains the history behind the headlines, and what to make of the last few weeks in China.

Read Miles’ recent article for The New York Post titled "Chinese Protests Aren't About COVID - They're About Dictatorship" -- https://www.hudson.org/democracy/chinese-protests-arent-about-covid-theyre-about-dictatorship

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Welcome to the China Insider

phegseth@hudson.org (miles yu, wilson shirley) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:07:46 +0000

China Insider is a weekly podcast project from the Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by Miles Yu and Wilson Shirley who provide weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.