China Desk

Ep. 96 - China’s Influence in U.S. States: Risks and Response w/Amb. Joseph Cella

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

China’s influence operations are no longer limited to Washington — they are increasingly playing out at the state and local level across the United States.

In this episode of the China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates is joined by Ambassador Joseph Cella, founder and president of the Secure Our States Coalition and former U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, for a wide-ranging discussion on how the Chinese Communist Party is targeting American communities, industries, and institutions from the ground up.

Cella explains how his work in Michigan — particularly efforts to push back against CCP-linked projects — led to the creation of the Secure Our States Coalition, a citizen-led initiative focused on identifying, exposing, and countering Chinese influence at the state level. He argues that while federal awareness of the China threat has grown, major gaps still exist in public awareness, policy coordination, and local-level response.

The conversation walks through how CCP-linked entities engage in the United States, often through seemingly legitimate economic activity that carries deeper national security implications. From foreign direct investment and tax incentives to academic partnerships and infrastructure projects, Cella outlines how these efforts exploit America’s open system.

The discussion also explores:
• How CCP influence operations target state and local governments
• The role of economic incentives, tax credits, and partnerships in expanding influence
• Risks tied to EV manufacturing, battery plants, and supply chains
• Concerns around land purchases near military installations and critical infrastructure
• The use of academic institutions and research partnerships to gain access
• Why data centers, drones, and technology supply chains present emerging risks
• The importance of state-level legislation and grassroots awareness
• How citizen-led efforts can close information, security, and policy gaps

Cella also highlights how political awareness is beginning to catch up, with growing bipartisan attention at the state level and increasing scrutiny of CCP-linked investments. However, he warns that the United States is still playing catch-up after years of underestimating the scope of the threat.

This is a comprehensive look at how geopolitical competition with China is unfolding inside the United States — and why state and local action may be just as critical as federal policy in addressing it.

00:00 — Introduction and Ambassador Joseph Cella joins the podcast
00:33 — Background and previous China Desk appearances
02:16 — Origin of the Secure Our States Coalition
05:06 — Why the coalition is focused on all 50 states
07:01 — The “China problem” and lack of public awareness
10:11 — Common CCP tactics: investment, influence, and partnerships
12:16 — Exploiting America’s open system and economic incentives
14:08 — Academic partnerships and national security concerns
15:49 — “China First” thinking and economic trade-offs
18:57 — State-level policy responses and legislative efforts
19:34 — EVs, batteries, and risks to U.S. manufacturing
21:21 — Restrictions on Chinese technology near military bases
23:06 — What policymakers often miss about the China threat
24:08 — Drones, data centers, and future vulnerabilities
26:56 — Supply chains, infrastructure, and national security risks
28:17 — Final thoughts and how to get involved

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Ep. 95 - China’s Crackdown on Faith, House Churches, and Human Rights w/Grace Jin Drexel

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates speaks with Grace Jin Drexel, human rights advocate and daughter of Pastor Ezra Jin, founder of one of China’s largest underground house church networks, about the Chinese Communist Party’s intensifying crackdown on religious freedom.

Grace shares the personal story of her father’s detention in October 2025, when Chinese authorities carried out a coordinated nationwide sweep targeting independent Christian leaders across multiple cities. She explains how her father’s church — which had grown from a local Beijing congregation into a nationwide network — became part of a broader campaign to suppress independent religious activity outside state control.

The conversation provides a rare, firsthand look at how religious life actually functions inside China, including the key differences between state-sanctioned churches and underground “house churches.” Grace describes how government-controlled churches operate under strict oversight — including limits on worship, leadership, and even the number of baptisms — while independent churches seek to practice faith freely but face increasing risk of surveillance, shutdown, and detention.

The discussion also explores:
• The CCP’s strategy of “Sinicization” and why it targets religion
• How faith communities are viewed as a threat to state control and civil society
• The rise of underground house churches and their rapid growth in China
• Why many Chinese citizens are turning to religion amid a “spiritual vacuum”
• The role of churches in providing community services, disaster relief, and social support
• How new laws and regulations are used to justify crackdowns and mass arrests
• The human toll of detention, lack of communication, and restricted legal access
• What policymakers, advocates, and everyday citizens can do to raise awareness and apply pressure

Grace also recounts the moment she learned of her father’s detention while living in the United States, describing the uncertainty, fear, and urgency that followed as she began advocating publicly for his release and for others facing similar persecution.

This is both a deeply personal story and a broader warning about the future of religious freedom in China — and the growing willingness of the CCP to target independent communities it cannot control.

00:00 — Introduction and Grace Jin Drexel joins the podcast
00:32 — Background: her father, Zion Church, and the 2025 crackdown
01:30 — Growing up in China as a pastor’s daughter
04:29 — Life in Beijing, the U.S., and returning to China
07:12 — Rise of Zion Church and transition to a nationwide network
09:20 — State churches vs underground house churches explained
12:23 — Government control, surveillance, and restrictions on worship
15:23 — Demand for Christianity and China’s “spiritual vacuum”
19:23 — Why the CCP fears religion and independent organizations
23:37 — Churches as civil society and community support networks
26:07 — Crackdowns, new laws, and coordinated arrests across China
30:09 — Mass detentions and targeting of church leaders
34:22 — Learning of her father’s arrest and initial response
39:00 — Lack of communication, legal limits, and health concerns
41:11 — Advocacy efforts and speaking before policymakers
43:27 — What governments and individuals can do to help
44:48 — Where to follow updates and support the cause
45:50 — Closing thoughts and final message

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Ep. 94 - China’s Grip on PCB's & the Hidden Risk to U.S. Supply Chains w/David Schild

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

What if one of the most critical components in modern technology — from fighter jets to smartphones — is also one of the most overlooked?

In this episode of The China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates sits down with David Schild, Executive Director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), to break down the strategic importance of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and why they have become a major vulnerability in the U.S.–China competition.

Schild explains that while policymakers have focused heavily on semiconductors and rare earths, the United States has largely ignored the “middle layer” of the electronics stack — printed circuit boards — which connect and enable every advanced system in modern life. From defense systems and AI data centers to power grids and consumer electronics, virtually everything relies on PCBs.

The conversation details how China came to dominate global PCB production through long-term industrial policy, subsidies, and strategic investment, while U.S. production collapsed from roughly 30% of global supply to just 4% today. This shift has created serious national security concerns, including supply chain dependence, risks to trusted and secure systems, and the loss of domestic research and development.

The discussion also explores:
• Why PCB dependency poses risks to defense systems and critical infrastructure
• How “dual-use” and commercial off-the-shelf components create loopholes in defense procurement
• What happens to U.S. supply chains in a Taiwan crisis or major disruption in Asia
• The lack of surge manufacturing capacity in the United States
• Policy solutions including the PCBS Act, tax incentives, and Buy America requirements
• The role of tariffs, industrial policy, and strategic investment in rebuilding domestic production
• Why industrial policy and national security are now inseparable

Schild argues that rebuilding U.S. PCB manufacturing is not just an economic issue — it is essential to maintaining technological leadership, securing supply chains, and ensuring that the United States can compete in an era of great power competition.

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Ep. 93 - Rural Australia vs. PRC Influence: Land Deals, Renewables, & Supply Chains w/Andrew Phelan

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Host Steve Yates welcomes back Andrew Phelan, Australian med-tech entrepreneur, former DFAT Australia-China Council scholar, and longtime China Desk guest (episodes #72 & #85).

They explore grassroots concerns in rural Australia: PRC-linked entities acquiring prime farmland and mineral sands through opaque offshore structures. State governments are forcing wind and solar farms on farmers under the net zero agenda—often with little transparency or consultation. Farmers face contempt from policymakers, increased bushfire risks from turbines, and generational land loss.

The discussion draws parallels to U.S. rural and agricultural issues, examines supply chain vulnerabilities (rare earths and critical minerals), and highlights Germany’s shift from engagement to harsh reality (auto sales collapse, tech theft examples). Andrew stresses the need for “Team Freedom” alignment—US, Australia, Canada, UK, Japan—decoupling where necessary, and strong leadership like Trump’s industrial rebuilding and Japan’s Takahashi era.

He previews his upcoming platform TheChinaChallenge.com (launching soon) as a one-stop hub to counter CCP narratives and amplify freedom voices. Essential listening for understanding local-level malign influence, economic coercion, and strategic responses.

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00:00:00 - Welcome to the China Desk Podcast
00:00:07 - Host Steve Yates Intro & Guest Reminder: Andrew Phelan Returns
00:00:33 - Andrew Phelan Background & Previous Episodes (#72, #85)
00:01:21 - Grassroots Australia: Rural Concerns & PRC Influence
00:02:20 - Rural Victoria Travels: Farmer Concerns & State Government Ties
00:03:04 - Forced Renewables (Wind/Solar Farms) & Net Zero Agenda
00:04:08 - Bushfires, Turbine Risks & Contempt for Farmers
00:05:06 - Mineral Sands Deals: Opaque PRC-Linked Ownership Structures
00:05:49 - Landowner Stories & Championing Rural Voices
00:06:26 - Parallels to US Rural/Industry Impacts
00:30:31 - Due Diligence, Transparency & Stakeholder Engagement
00:30:59 - Aligning with Team Freedom: US, Australia, Canada, UK, Japan
00:31:26 - Decoupling on Rare Earths/Critical Minerals & Supply Chains
00:31:43 - Trump's Leadership & Rebuilding Industrial Strength
00:32:15 - Lessons from History: Industry Leaders Informing Policy
00:32:54 - Mugged by Reality: Germany's China Engagement Backfire
00:33:23 - Auto Industry Shift & Tech Theft Examples (Quantum Case)
00:34:14 - Learning from Repeated Plays & Deng's Rare Earths Quote
00:35:10 - Urgency of Deeper China Challenge Awareness
00:35:30 - Where to Follow Andrew: @ajphelo on X & Upcoming TheChinaChallenge.com
00:36:02 - Closing Thanks & Call to Action: chinadeskpodcast.com

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Inside China’s Forced Organ Harvesting Industry w/Jan Jekielek

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:08:28 +0000

In this episode of The China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates sits down with journalist and documentary filmmaker Jan Jekielek, host of American Thought Leaders and author of Killed to Order. The conversation explores the disturbing allegations surrounding forced organ harvesting in China, a practice critics say is linked to the Chinese Communist Party’s detention system and repression of dissident groups. Jekielek explains how the issue first emerged through reports from prisoners of conscience and human-rights investigations, and how China’s transplant system raised questions among medical experts due to extremely short wait times for organs. He discusses the role of propaganda, state control, and international medical partnerships, and what this controversy reveals about the structure of power inside the CCP. The discussion also examines broader geopolitical implications, including how Western governments, institutions, and medical systems have responded—or failed to respond—to the allegations.

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China’s 90% Model, Economic War, and How America Fights Back w/Ram Charan

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Is China competing—or executing a long-term strategy to dominate global industry?

In this episode of The China Desk, legendary CEO advisor Ram Charan joins Steve Yates to break down his book China’s 90% Model: China Has America by the Throat — Here’s How to Fight Back and Win. Charan argues that China’s strategy is deliberate: build capacity to meet 90% of global demand, sell below marginal cost, subsidize exports, and destroy competitors across entire industries.

Drawing on six decades advising global executives—including more than 50 Chinese companies—Charan explains how this model has hollowed out American manufacturing in sectors like solar, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and advanced materials. He describes why many CEOs understand the threat privately but hesitate to speak publicly, and why investors may be underestimating long-term risk.

The conversation explores:

How industrial dominance becomes national security leverage
Why excess capacity and currency policy matter
The strategic risk of supply chain choke points like magnets and critical inputs
The need for a cabinet-level Department of Manufacturing and Technology
Why economic security and national security are now inseparable

Charan argues that America and its allies still possess overwhelming economic strength—but only if they coordinate industrial policy, rebuild manufacturing capacity, and communicate the stakes clearly to the public and business leaders alike.

This is a high-level strategic conversation about economic warfare, industrial capacity, and what the next seven years could determine for the global balance of power.

00:00 — Introduction and Ram Charan’s background
02:40 — What is China’s 90% Model?
04:19 — Industrial dominance and strategic execution
05:18 — The origins of China’s long-term strategy
08:19 — How to measure industry capture and market share
12:06 — Why CEOs stay silent and investor blind spots
14:11 — The October wake-up moment
16:22 — When companies must exit China
18:26 — Building an allied industrial coalition
21:44 — Economic security equals national security
23:17 — War-time leverage and supply chain choke points
25:21 — Proposal: Department of Manufacturing and Technology
27:35 — Seven-year strategy and public awareness
30:27 — Where to find the book and follow Ram Charan

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Apple, China & the Global Supply Chain: Inside the Hidden Tech Power Struggle

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

What happens when the world’s most valuable tech company becomes deeply tied to China’s manufacturing ecosystem? In this episode of the China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates sits down with journalist and author Patrick McGee to unpack the geopolitical stakes behind Apple’s rise, global supply chains, and the future of U.S.–China economic competition.

Drawing from McGee’s research and reporting, the conversation explores how Apple’s manufacturing strategy shaped China’s industrial growth, the realities of technology transfer, and why policymakers are rethinking dependence on Chinese production. The discussion also examines labor dynamics, shifting alliances, and whether diversification to countries like India or Mexico can realistically reshape global tech manufacturing.

If you’re interested in geopolitics, technology strategy, national security, or the future of globalization, this episode delivers a deep, grounded look at how corporate decisions can reshape international power dynamics.

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China’s Influence in the Pacific Islands: Cleo Paskal on Indo-Pacific Strategy & Taiwan

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates speaks with Indo-Pacific expert Cleo Paskal about China’s growing influence across the Pacific Islands and why the region is central to U.S. national security. The conversation explores geopolitical competition in Oceania, corruption and political warfare, Taiwan diplomacy, Guam’s strategic role, and how Chinese economic projects intersect with military strategy. Paskal breaks down the “3.5-tier” framework for understanding Pacific Island priorities and explains why Americans should pay closer attention to the region’s strategic importance.

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China’s Economy in 2026: Supply Chains, Tariffs, and the Myth of a Consumption Shift w/Leland Miller

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, host Steve Yates is joined by Leland Miller, co-founder of China Beige Book and U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission member, for a clear-eyed assessment of China’s economy heading into 2026.

Miller breaks down what analysts got wrong about China in 2025, why GDP figures and stimulus narratives are misleading, and how Xi Jinping is prioritizing advanced manufacturing and national security over household consumption. The conversation examines why a true shift to a consumer-driven Chinese economy is unlikely, how high U.S.–China tariffs have become sustainable rather than destabilizing, and why the real battleground has moved from trade wars to supply chain warfare.

Key topics include supply-chain weaponization, rare earths and pharmaceuticals, tariffs versus effective tariff rates, transshipment, robotics and demographics, and the strategic risks facing the U.S. and its allies as globalization gives way to a fragmented, security-driven economic order.

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How the CCP Shapes Media, Hollywood, and AI — Tiffany Meier on China’s Long Game

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates sits down with Tiffany Meier, anchor and investigative reporter for NTD News, to unpack how the Chinese Communist Party exerts long-term influence across global media, Hollywood, technology, and politics.

Meier traces her path into journalism, explains how China In Focus emerged during the early days of COVID-19, and outlines the CCP’s strategy of soft power, censorship, and unrestricted warfare. The conversation explores Hollywood’s entanglement with Chinese censorship, the use of AI and surveillance as tools of authoritarian control, and why Taiwan remains central to global security.

This wide-ranging discussion also examines transnational repression, media capture, human rights abuses, and why understanding China’s long-game strategy is critical for policymakers, journalists, and citizens alike.

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China’s Mega Embassy in London: Security Risks, Five Eyes Tensions, and the Growing Clash With the CCP

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the China Desk Podcast, Luke de Pulford of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) joins host Steve Yates to examine China’s proposed “mega embassy” in London, the national security risks tied to Five Eyes intelligence cables, and how Western governments are capitulating under economic pressure from Beijing. The conversation explores parliamentary resistance, grassroots opposition, CCP coercion tactics, and why Taiwan, supply chains, and global deterrence now define the century’s central geopolitical struggle.

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Venezuela, China, and the Ghost Fleet: What Maduro’s Fall Reveals About Global Power and U.S. Strategy

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:38:04 +0000

In this episode of China Desk, Steve Yates analyzes the dramatic U.S. action in Venezuela, the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, and the disruption of an illicit oil “ghost fleet supplying China, Russia, and Iran. The discussion explores why Venezuela’s oil reserves matter so deeply to Beijing, how China’s hemispheric ambitions collided with renewed American resolve, and what the episode signals for future flashpoints—from Taiwan to the South China Sea. A clear-eyed look at geopolitics, energy security, sovereignty, and power projection in an increasingly unstable global order.

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Ep. 85 - Andrew J. Phelan

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, host Steve Yates is joined by Andrew J. Phelan, Australian med-tech entrepreneur, former government advisor, and longtime China watcher, for a wide-ranging conversation on the growing global confrontation with the Chinese Communist Party.

Phelan reflects on recent events in Australia, including the Bondi tragedy, and examines how information warfare, social media platforms like TikTok, and foreign influence operations are shaping public opinion—especially among younger generations. From there, the discussion expands to Australia’s China policy under Prime Minister Albanese, U.S.–Australia alliance dynamics, and the limits of appeasement.

The conversation dives deep into the technology Cold War: export controls, semiconductors, AI, supply-chain dependence, Chinese overcapacity, and the role of Western capital in financing China’s rise. Phelan argues that 2025 marks a true inflection point—one defined by economic bifurcation, strategic risk, and growing pressure around Taiwan.

This episode offers a clear-eyed assessment of where things stand heading into 2026—and why democracies must respond by grounding strategy in values, sovereignty, and long-term discipline rather than short-term convenience.

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Ep. 84 - Randy Schriver & Mike Kuiken

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates speaks with US-China Economic and Security Review Commission members Randy Schriver and Mike Kuiken about the Commission’s latest annual report to Congress. The conversation breaks down China’s rapid advances in space as a warfighting domain, quantum computing and encryption threats, biotechnology competition, and deep vulnerabilities in U.S. supply chains. Drawing on decades of national security experience, the guests explain why technological literacy, allied coordination, and long-term investment are now critical to maintaining U.S. and allied security in the Indo-Pacific.

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Ep. 83 - Sam Cooper

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Investigative journalist and bestselling author Sam Cooper joins China Desk to expose the hidden financial and political networks linking Chinese organized crime, money laundering, and fentanyl trafficking across North America. Cooper breaks down the “Vancouver Model,” revealing how underground casinos, real estate, and foreign influence operations move billions of dollars through Canada—often with alleged links to Chinese state actors and election interference.

This episode explores how criminal networks exploit Western financial systems, the role of casinos in global money laundering, China’s United Front operations, and how illicit fentanyl cash fuels destabilization across borders. A must-watch conversation on national security, transnational crime, and the reality behind Chinese influence in democratic societies.

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Ep. 82 - Michael Lucci

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 17:13:31 +0000

This episode of The China Desk features Michael Lucci, founder and CEO of State Armor, in a deep, candid conversation with host Steve Yates. They break down how China targets American states, the vulnerabilities inside U.S. supply chains and critical infrastructure, the threat of Beijing’s political warfare operations, and why state-level stress tests and new legislation are becoming essential defensive tools. Lucci explains real-world cases — from foreign land purchases near military bases to spyware-enabled tech in hospitals — and outlines what lawmakers, governors, and citizens must do to confront the CCP’s growing influence. Essential viewing for anyone tracking national security, state resilience, and U.S.–China policy.

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Ep. 81 - Ben Delman

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

America’s solar industry is growing fast—but China still controls huge portions of the global supply chain. In this interview, Steve Yates sits down with Ben Delman of Solar United Neighbors to break down how U.S. solar manufacturing is changing, where our steel and panel components really come from, and how new policies could shift the balance of power.

Delman explains the rise of American solar production, the role of China’s subsidies, the struggle over rare earths and raw materials, and how state-level battles over net metering and community solar will shape the next decade. He also discusses how AI-driven data centers, steel manufacturing in the Rust Belt, and innovations like plug-in balcony solar could redefine American energy independence.

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Ep. 80 - Dennis Molinaro

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This episode of The China Desk dives deep into one of the most urgent national-security challenges facing North America: the Chinese Communist Party’s long-running campaign of espionage, foreign influence, and elite capture. Host Steve Yates sits down with Canadian intelligence expert and author Dennis Molinaro—whose new book Under Assault uncovers five decades of covert CCP operations targeting Canada, the United States, and allied democracies.

Molinaro explains how China’s influence networks took root, how academics, politicians, and business elites were quietly co-opted, and why many Western leaders chose to “see only what they wanted to see.” He breaks down united-front tactics, interference in diplomatic recognition, transnational repression, technology theft, and the chilling playbook the CCP perfected at home before exporting abroad.

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Ep. 79 - Chris Fenton

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Former DMG Entertainment executive Chris Fenton joins host Steve Yates to reveal how Hollywood’s ties with Beijing reshaped global storytelling, what “Feeding the Dragon” really means, and why America’s entertainment industry must rethink its relationship with China. From Iron Man to propaganda, Fenton exposes the inside story of U.S.–China influence and the cost of reckless capitalism.

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Ep. 78 - Benedict Rogers

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 17:29:08 +0000

Human rights advocate and author Benedict Rogers joins Steve Yates to discuss 30 years confronting the Chinese Communist Party’s repression—from Tiananmen to Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Rogers shares insights on China’s growing global influence, Xi Jinping’s authoritarian turn, and the moral cost of Western complacency. A powerful discussion on truth, courage, and defending freedom in the modern world.

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Ep. 77 - Hillel Neuer

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this powerful episode of The China Desk with host Steve Yates, UN Watch director Hillel Neuer exposes how China and other authoritarian regimes manipulate the United Nations from within. Neuer breaks down Beijing’s long-term strategy to dominate global institutions like the World Health Organization, the Human Rights Council, and other Geneva-based agencies — using influence, intimidation, and propaganda to silence dissent.

From the persecution of Uyghurs and Hong Kong dissidents to China’s infiltration of UN NGOs, this conversation reveals how the ideals of Eleanor Roosevelt’s original UN vision have been corrupted — and what can still be done to reclaim them.

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Ep. 76 - Tom Switzer

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates speaks with Tom Switzer, former senior fellow at the Center for Independent Studies and veteran journalist, about Australia’s evolving relationship with China and the United States. Switzer explains how Australia shifted from optimism about China’s integration into the liberal world order to a posture of strategic realism.

The discussion explores:

- How Australia’s view of the U.S.–China rivalry has changed since the 1990s

- The political and public response to China’s military and economic rise

- The fate of the AUKUS defense pact under shifting global power dynamics

- What “foreign policy realism” means in an era of great-power competition

This candid conversation breaks down how democracies like Australia balance prosperity with security — and what that means for U.S. allies across the Indo-Pacific.

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Ep. 75 - Weifeng Zhong

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates speaks with Weifeng Zhong — senior advisor at the America First Policy Institute and co-creator of the Policy Change Index — about his journey from Communist China to the U.S., how AI and information control shape authoritarian regimes, and why America must reclaim its fight for free expression.

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Ep. 74 - Nick Eftimiades

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates sits down with veteran intelligence officer and author Nick Eftimiades to explore the tactics behind Chinese espionage. Drawing on decades of experience at the CIA, DIA, and State Department, Eftimiades explains how Beijing uses a “whole-of-society” approach—spanning the Ministry of State Security, PLA, United Front, state-owned enterprises, and academia—to gather intelligence and influence U.S. policy. He discusses the evolution of Chinese spy craft from the Cold War to Xi Jinping’s era, the Thousand Talents Program, elite capture, and the massive transfer of American intellectual property. The conversation closes with urgent steps the U.S. must take to counter China’s operations at the federal, state, and local levels.

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Ep. 73 - Joseph Cella

brad@ngrc.com (Joseph Cella) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Former U.S. Ambassador Joseph Cella returns to The China Desk Podcast to expose the growing threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party at home and abroad. From Michigan universities tied to Beijing and smuggling attempts involving dangerous biological materials, to the risks of agro-terrorism against America’s food supply, Cella details how local and federal leaders are responding. The discussion also turns to the Pacific Islands, where China’s aggressive expansion challenges U.S. allies and global stability. This episode dives deep into national security, foreign influence, and the bipartisan fight to counter CCP malign activities.

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Ep. 72 - Andrew Phelan

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode of The China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates speaks with Andrew Phelan—Australian entrepreneur and writer—about the rise and transformation of China from Deng Xiaoping’s reforms to Xi Jinping’s wolf warrior diplomacy. Phelan shares his personal experiences living and working in China, explains how offshoring hollowed out Western industry, and warns of Beijing’s strategy to “Delete America” while reshaping global rules. The discussion covers U.S.-China decoupling, Australia’s pushback over COVID origins, transnational repression, and the urgent need for democracies to defend sovereignty.

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China Desk Weekly: U.S. Military Signals, North Korea, and Beijing’s Calculus

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 18:20:31 +0000

Stay ahead of the shifting balance between the United States and China with China Desk Weekly. In this episode, host Steve Yates unpacks a striking New York Times story hinting at a covert U.S. special operation on North Korea’s coast. From secret missions in Iran to bomber flyovers during high-stakes summits, America continues to flex its reach. What do these signals mean for Beijing’s leaders as they weigh aggression in Asia against U.S. resolve? Join us for clear, no-nonsense analysis of China’s perception of U.S. power—and why it matters for global security.

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Ep. 71 - Peter Mattis

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Peter Mattis, president of the Jamestown Foundation and former CIA counterintelligence analyst, joins host Steve Yates on The China Desk to unpack the Chinese Communist Party’s strategic intentions, intelligence operations, and United Front influence campaigns. From the roots of his career to lessons from Taiwan, Mattis explains how Beijing wields espionage, criminality, and political warfare to advance its goals—and why the West must better understand CCP intentions to respond effectively. A candid, insider perspective on China’s challenge to global security and freedom. Full-length video version available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 70 - Bret Manley

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

China’s Rare Earth Gamble: Bret Manley on Energy, Trade & U.S. Security: In this episode of The China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates speaks with Bret Manley, Executive Director of the Energy Fair Trade Coalition, about America’s dependence on China for rare earth minerals, the risks to U.S. national security, and what real fair trade looks like in today’s global energy market. From supply chain vulnerabilities to the future of AI and defense, Manley breaks down why energy and critical minerals are the new battleground. Learn how the U.S. can secure its future through smarter trade policies, domestic production, and trusted global alliances. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 69 - Joel Wuthnow & Phillip Saunders

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 17:40:23 +0000

In this compelling episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates speaks with leading experts Joel Wuthnow and Phillip Saunders about the rise of China's military power. Drawing from their new book China’s Quest for Military Supremacy, the discussion dives deep into the modernization of the PLA, the evolving role of the Chinese Communist Party in military affairs, and what it all means for U.S.-China relations. From nuclear strategy and joint operations to internal corruption and political control, this episode is essential listening for anyone concerned with national security and great power competition. Buy 'China's Quest For Military Supremacy': https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=chinas-quest-for-military-supremacy--9781509556939 Watch, listen, and subscribe to keep up with the strategic dynamics shaping the future. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 68 - Denis Mandich

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this explosive episode of the China Desk Podcast, former U.S. intelligence official and quantum security expert Denis Mandich joins Steve Yates to unpack the national security nightmare unfolding in plain sight. Mandich explains how China’s massive IP theft, covert operations in American universities, and advances in quantum computing could undermine U.S. power within years. From the race for post-quantum encryption to the risk of total digital collapse, this conversation is a wake-up call for policymakers, tech leaders, and everyday citizens. If we don’t act now, Mandich warns, your children might be working for Huawei. Topics Covered: - China's IP theft and the largest transfer of wealth in history - The threat of quantum computing to national security - Retroactive decryption and the “harvest now, decrypt later” tactic - China's infiltration of U.S. STEM education and labs - Why the U.S. must double down on counterintelligence and quantum innovation - Mandich’s call for a Cold War-style response Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 67 - Rod Martin

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this hard-hitting episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates sits down with tech entrepreneur and policy strategist Rod Martin for a wide-ranging conversation on U.S.-China relations. From PayPal's early disruption to the dangers of authoritarian AI, Martin traces how America’s economic leverage—and spiritual clarity—can counter the CCP’s ambitions. They break down China’s demographic collapse, fragile real estate economy, and the strategic importance of Trump-era tariffs and rare earth independence. This isn’t just about trade. It’s about liberty, reciprocity, and the moral battle for the 21st century. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 66 - Keyu Jin

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The China Desk podcast, host Steve Yates interviews Keyu Jin, professor at the London School of Economics and author of The New China Playbook. With deep academic expertise and personal insight as a Chinese economist, Jin unpacks the myths, realities, and misunderstood dynamics driving China’s modern economy. They cover the role of the state in China's growth model, shifting demographic challenges, the impact of U.S.-China decoupling, and why applying Western assumptions to Chinese behavior often leads to flawed conclusions. Whether you're a policymaker, investor, or just curious about global economics, this conversation is essential listening. 📘 Topics include: - China’s “common prosperity” agenda - Property bubbles and youth unemployment - The future of U.S.-China economic relations - Technological self-reliance and decoupling - Misconceptions about the Chinese consumer and state control Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 65 - Kerry Brown

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Steve Yates speaks with Kerry Brown, professor of Chinese Studies at King’s College London and author of Why Taiwan Matters. With decades of experience as a diplomat, scholar, and author of nearly 20 books on Chinese politics, Brown breaks down the complex geopolitical puzzle of Taiwan’s past, present, and uncertain future. Brown shares his journey from the UK to Asia, explains Taiwan’s hybrid identity, and examines how a small island became a critical player in global stability and tech supply chains. From semiconductors and democracy to China’s growing nationalism and military pressure, this conversation explores the tangled web of history, economics, and identity that makes Taiwan such a critical—and dangerous—flashpoint for the 21st century. 🧠 Key Topics: - Taiwan’s colonial and political history - Identity and democracy in Taiwan vs. mainland China - The strategic importance of TSMC and semiconductors - U.S.-China-Taiwan relations and the fragile status quo - Why simplistic policy “solutions” miss the mark 🎧 Listen to understand why Taiwan’s future is inextricably tied to global peace, prosperity, and power. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 64 - David Lin

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Steve Yates sits down with David Lin, Senior Director for Future Technology Platforms at the Special Competitive Studies Project and former CIA analyst, to discuss the evolving U.S.-China technology competition. Lin shares insights from his 12 years in government service, including his time at the State Department and the CIA, and explains why he transitioned to the private sector to better tackle the emerging tech threats posed by China. From Made in China 2025 to artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and cybersecurity, Lin details the strategic challenges America faces and the policy shifts needed to maintain global tech leadership. The episode also highlights the upcoming AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., a major public event bridging government, industry, and academia around cutting-edge innovation. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 63 - Barbara Demick

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 6 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Award-winning journalist Barbara Demick joins host Steve Yates on The China Desk Podcast for a powerful and emotional conversation about China's one-child policy, forced adoption, and the story behind her latest book, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove. Demick, a former Beijing bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, shares her investigation into the brutal enforcement of population control and the heartbreaking case of twin sisters separated by coercive policies and reunited years later. From her reporting in Sarajevo and North Korea to deep dives into Tibetan life and Chinese orphanages, Demick sheds light on life under authoritarian regimes and the hidden human cost of policy decisions. This episode explores the personal, political, and global consequences of one of the most consequential social engineering projects of the modern era. 📘 Daughters of the Bamboo Grove is available starting May 20. 🔗 Subscribe to The China Desk for more expert interviews on China, geopolitics, and human rights. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 62 - Susan Crabtree

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates welcomes Susan Crabtree, national political correspondent for RealClearPolitics and co-author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Cronies, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All. Susan shares her personal journey from a military family upbringing to a career in investigative journalism, highlighting her reporting on religious persecution in China, the human rights abuses of the CCP, and California’s evolving political landscape under Governor Gavin Newsom. Together, they explore California’s deepening ties to China through economic, political, and ideological avenues — from controversial PPE deals during COVID to foreign land ownership and Chinese influence in state institutions. Susan also reveals what inspired her to write Fool’s Gold and why the California model could be a cautionary tale for the rest of America. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on China’s influence in U.S. politics, California’s unique trajectory, and what it all means for national security and freedom. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 61 - Luke de Pulford

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:17:42 +0000

In this episode, Steve Yates sits down with Luke de Pulford, co-founder and Executive Director of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (iPAC). From his early inspiration by William Wilberforce to launching an international coalition of lawmakers, Luke shares his remarkable journey in human rights, modern slavery advocacy, and China policy. They discuss: - The role of faith and conviction in confronting authoritarian regimes - The origins and global impact of iPAC - The challenges of building consensus across political lines on China - The CCP’s growing aggression, transnational repression, and its global consequences - The controversy around the Chinese embassy expansion in London - Why reciprocity in international relations with China is no longer optional This is a deep dive into the intersection of values, strategy, and global security. A must-listen for anyone interested in geopolitics, human rights, and the future of China policy. 📍Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. 🌐 Visit chinadeskpodcast.com for archives and updates. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 60 - Isaac Stone Fish

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Isaac Stone Fish is the CEO and founder of Strategy Risks, a company specializing in assessing and mitigating risks, particularly related to China. A fluent Mandarin speaker with seven years of experience living in China, he has traveled extensively across the country. He authored America Second: How America’s Elites Are Making China Stronger (2022), examining the Communist Party of China’s influence in the U.S. Isaac is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Truman National Security Project fellow, and contributes to CBS News, the Atlantic Council, and Barron’s. A seasoned journalist and academic, his insights have been featured in major global media outlets and leading publications such as The New York Times and The Atlantic. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 59 - Randall Schriver & Kimberly Glas

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

My guests today are commissioners from the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Randall Schriver and Kimberly Glas. Randall Schriver is the Chairman of the Board of the Project 2049 Institute and a partner at Pacific Solutions LLC. He is also a lecturer for Stanford University’s “Stanford-in-Washington” program, is on the Board of Advisors to the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, and is on the Board of Directors of the US-Taiwan Business Council. Kimberly Glas is president and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations. She served previously served as executive director for Blue Green Alliance and as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Consumer Goods and Materials at the US Department of Commerce. She also worked on Capitol Hill, where her efforts helped lead to the establishment of the House Trade Working Group. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 58 - Mark Clifford

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Mark Clifford is president of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong, the former executive director of the Asia Business Council, and a former board member at Next Digital. He is editorial chair of the Asian Review of Books, and served as editor in chief of both English-language papers in Hong Kong, The Standard and the South China Morning Post. An honors history graduate of UC Berkeley and a Walter Bagehot Fellow at Columbia University, he holds a Ph.D. in Hong Kong history from the University of Hong Kong. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 57 - Philip Lenczycki

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Philip Lenczycki is a Daily Caller News Foundation senior investigative reporter, China watcher, and former professor of Mandarin and East Asian Civilizations. Twitter: @LenczyckiPhilip Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 56 - Grant Newsham

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Grant Newsham is a Senior Fellow with the Center for Security Policy. He also is a Research Fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies focusing on Asia/Pacific defense, political and economic matters. Newsham is a retired U.S. Marine Colonel and was the first US Marine Liaison Officer to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. He also served as reserve head of intelligence for Marine Forces Pacific, and was the U.S. Marine Attaché, US Embassy Tokyo on two occasions. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 55 - Rushan Abbas

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Rushan Abbas is a Uyghur American activist and advocate from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. She is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Campaign for Uyghurs. Abbas became one of the most prominent Uyghur voices in international activism following her sister's detainment by the Chinese government in 2018. She testified in 2019 before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in regard to the emergence of concentration camps in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and the threat of Chinese power in the Eastern Pacific. She has also testified before the House of Representatives on international religious persecution, forced labor, and human rights abuses as they relate to Uyghurs. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 54 - Dennis Unkovic

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Dennis Unkovic is an international lawyer, author and business consultant. Over the course of his career, Unkovic has advised corporations and individuals in the United States, Asia and Europe on complex business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, supply chain issues, and international dispute resolution. He has traveled to 64 countries on behalf of clients and professional organizations, most frequently to People's Republic of China and Japan. The author of twelve books and numerous articles, Unkovic is currently a partner in the law firm of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 53 - Michael Quinn Sullivan

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Michael Quinn Sullivan is the publisher of Texas Scorecard. He is a native Texan, a graduate of Texas A&M, and an Eagle Scout. Previously, he has worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine contributor, Capitol Hill staffer, and think tank vice president. Michael and his wife have three adult children, a son-in-law, and a dog. Michael is the author of three books, including "Reflections on Life and Liberty." Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 52 - Gordon Chang

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Gordon Chang is the author of Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On the World, released by Random House in January 2006. Showdown focuses on nuclear proliferation in general and the North Korean crisis in particular. His first book is The Coming Collapse of China (Random House, August 2001). He is a columnist at The Daily Beast. Chang lived and worked in China and Hong Kong for almost two decades, most recently in Shanghai, as Counsel to the American law firm Paul Weiss and earlier in Hong Kong as Partner in the international law firm Baker & McKenzie. His writings on China and North Korea have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Far Eastern Economic Review, the International Herald Tribune, Commentary, The Weekly Standard, National Review, and Barron's. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 51 - Brad Thayer and Jim Fanell

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Jim Fanell is a retired U.S. Navy captain, serving twenty-nine-years in the military. He is the former Director of Intelligence and Information Operations for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Government Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, and Founding Member of the Committee on Present Danger China. Bradl Thayer, Ph.D., is a founding member of the Committee on Present Danger China and a former visiting fellow at Magdalen College, University of Oxford. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 50 - Solomon Yue

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 18:32:56 +0000

Solomon Yue Jr. is an American Republican Party activist and businessperson. He is the founder and vice chairman and CEO of Republicans Overseas and a Republican national committeeman from Oregon Republican Party. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 49 - Leland Miller

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Commissioner Leland R. Miller is the co-founder and CEO of China Beige Book. A noted authority on China’s economy and financial system, he is a frequent commentator on media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV, CNN, and FOX Business, and he has served as guest host of two of the financial world’s top morning news shows, CNBC Squawk Box and Bloomberg Surveillance. His work is featured regularly in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times, Washington Post and many others. Before co-founding China Beige Book in 2010, Leland was a capital markets attorney based out of New York and Hong Kong and worked on the deal team at a major investment bank. He holds a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he was Hardy C. Dillard fellow and editor-in-chief of the International Law Journal; a master’s degree in Chinese History from Oxford University; a BA in European History from Washington & Lee University; and a graduate Chinese language fellowship from Tunghai University (Taiwan). He returned to W&L as the Williams School’s Executive-in-Residence in 2015. Leland is an elected member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, an elected life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a board member of the Global Interdependence Center, and a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security at the Atlantic Council. Commissioner Miller was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson for a term expiring December 31, 2025. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 48 - Mark Clifford

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Ep. 47 - Harry Moser

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Harry Moser founded the Reshoring Initiative to help bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. Largely due to the success of the Reshoring Initiative, Harry was inducted into the Industry Week Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2010 and was named Quality Magazine’s Quality Professional of the year for 2012. Harry participated in President Obama’s 2012 Insourcing Forum at the White House, won the Jan. 2013 The Economist debate on outsourcing and offshoring, and received the Manufacturing Leadership Council’s Industry Advocacy Award in 2014. Harry is frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, New Yorker and USA Today and seen on Fox Business, MarketWatch and other national TV and radio programs. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Engineering at MIT in 1967, as well as an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1981. Harry and the Reshoring Initiative focus primarily on bringing back as much manufacturing as possible, at the current U.S. level of competitiveness. Secondarily, they work to improve U.S. competitiveness, by advocating for needed policy changes and by strengthening the U.S. skilled workforce. Harry serves on the board of MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council), a leading manufacturing credentialing organization. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 46 - Jacob Helberg

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Helberg is a senior adviser at the Stanford University Center on Geopolitics and Technology and an adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where he is authoring a forthcoming book, Wires of War, on technology policy, China, and U.S. national security. The book is expected to be published in 2021. Helberg is also co-chairing the Brookings Institution China Strategy Working Group, where is helping support and lead research efforts focused on China’s intentions, foreign policy, and what the right long-term U.S. strategy should be to meet the challenge. Helberg is also a co-chair of the Brookings Institution U.S.-France Working Group on China, focused on reinvigorating the transatlantic alliance and the bilateral U.S.-France relationship vis-à-vis the global advance of autocracy and the rise of China. He is a senior member of the National Security Action Network and a member of the Manufacturing Leadership Council at the National Association of Manufacturers. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 45 - David Moschella

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

David Moschella is a Research Fellow at the Leading Edge Forum where he explores the global business impact of internet technologies, with a particular focus on disruptive business models, industry restructuring, and machine intelligence. He is a well-known speaker, writer, and thought leader, and is the author of two previous books – Waves of Power (Amacom, 1997) and Customer-Driven IT (Harvard Business School Press, 2003). Previously, he was head of worldwide research for IDC, the largest market analysis firm in the information technology industry. David lives in Boston, MA. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 44 - Joseph Cella

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Joseph Cella returns to the China Desk podcast. Joseph is an American diplomat and political advisor, who served concurrently as the United States Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu from 2019 to 2021. A prominent Roman Catholic, Cella co-founded the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast and Catholic Vote. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 43 - Leon Aron

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Leon Aron, who was born in Moscow and came to the United States as a refugee in 1978, is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He studies Russian domestic and foreign policy, US-Russia relations, and the economic, social, and cultural aspects of Russia’s post-Soviet evolution. From 2014 to 2020, Dr. Aron was a governor of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which oversees the operations of several international broadcasting outlets, including Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. From 1990 to 2004, he was a panelist on Looking from America (Gliadya iz Ameriki), a weekly Voice of America Russian-language radio and television show. Dr. Aron has taught at Georgetown University and received the US Institute of Peace’s Peace Fellowship. In 2011-12 he was Co-chairman of the Russia Advisory Group of Governor Mitt Romney’s presidential election campaign. Dr. Aron is also a prolific writer and editor. His latest book, Riding the Tiger: Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the Uses of War (AEI Press, 2023), chronicles, through the use of hundreds of Russian sources, how Vladimir Putin has used militarized patriotism to transform Russian society and maintain his grip on power. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 42 - John Moolenaar

brad@ngrc.com (John Moolenaar, stephen yates) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

John Moolenaar is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 2nd congressional district since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008 and the Michigan Senate from 2011 to 2014. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 41 - Dan Blumenthal

brad@ngrc.com (Dan Blumenthal) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Dan Blumenthal is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on East Asian security issues and Sino-American relations. Mr. Blumenthal has served in and advised the US government on China issues for more than a decade. Before joining AEI, Mr. Blumenthal served as senior director for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia at the US Department of Defense. He served as a commissioner on the congressionally mandated US-China Economic and Security Review Commission from 2006 to 2012, and he was vice chairman of the commission in 2007. He also served on the Academic Advisory Board of the congressional US-China Working Group. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 40 - Sulmaan Wasif Khan

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Sulmaan Wasif Khan is assistant professor of international history and Chinese foreign relations at the Fletcher School, Tufts University. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 39 - Michael Sobolik

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Michael Sobolik joined AFPC as a Senior Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies in September 2019. His work covers American and Chinese grand strategy, regional economic and security trends, America’s alliance architecture in Asia, and human rights. Michael also hosts Great Power Podcast, AFPC’s show about great power competition and U.S.-China relations. He is also the author of Countering China's Great Game: A Strategy for American Dominance (Naval Institute Press, 2024). Michael's analysis has appeared in the Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Politico, Newsweek, National Review, Jane's Defence Weekly, and RealClearDefense. Prior to joining AFPC, Michael served as a Legislative Assistant in the United States Senate from 2014 to 2019. While in the Senate, Michael drafted legislation on China, Russia, India, Taiwan, North Korea, and Cambodia, as well as strategic systems and missile defense. Michael is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied political philosophy as an undergraduate. He also earned his Master of International Affairs degree in American grand strategy and U.S.-China relations at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 38 - Dmitri Alperovitch

brad@ngrc.com (Dmitri Alperovitch, Steven Yates) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Dmitri Alperovitch is an American think-tank founder, author, investor, philanthropist, podcast host and former computer security industry executive. He is the chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, a geopolitics think-tank in Washington, D.C., and a co-founder and former chief technology officer of CrowdStrike. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 37 - Joshua Eisenman

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Joshua Eisenman’s research focuses on the political economy of China’s development and its foreign relations with the United States and the developing world—particularly Africa. His work has been published in top academic journals including World Development, Development and Change, Journal of Contemporary China and Cold War History, and in popular outlets such as Foreign Affairs, The Wall Street Journal, and Foreign Policy. His views have been cited in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist and The New Republic. Eisenman’s newest book, Red China’s Green Revolution: Technological Innovation, Institutional Change, and Economic Development Under the Commune (Columbia University Press, 2018), received the honorable mention for the 2019 Robert W. Hamilton Book Award. In it he explains how more capital investment and better farming techniques increased agricultural productivity growth in Maoist China. In China Steps Out: Beijing’s Major Power Engagement with the Developing World (Routledge, 2018), he worked with Eric Heginbotham to analyze China’s policies toward the developing world. Eisenman’s second book, China and Africa: A Century of Engagement (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2012), co-authored with David Shinn, was named one of the top three books about Africa by Foreign Affairs. Eisenman and Shinn’s next volume, under advance contract with the University of Pennsylvania Press, will examine the China-Africa political and security relationship. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 36 - Nadia Schadlow

brad@ngrc.com (steven yates, Nadia Schadlow) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Nadia Schadlow is an American academic and defense-related government officer who briefly served in 2018 as Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy in the Trump Administration. She is the primary author of the 2017 National Security Strategy. She is currently a senior fellow at Hudson Institute and a co-chair of the Hamilton Commission on Securing America’s National Security Innovation Base. She conducts research and analysis on a range of issues at the intersection of strategy, national security, and technology. She writes on topics that include the vulnerabilities of US supply chains in areas such as advanced batteries and energetic materials; the relationship between climate and defense policy; and the disconnects between strategy and operational policies. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 35 - George Calhoun

brad@ngrc.com (George Calhoun, steve yates) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. George Calhoun, Ph.D., is Director at The Hanlon Financial Systems Center. He has spent 25 years in the high-tech segment of the wireless communications industry. He is a co-founder of InterDigital Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: IDCC), where he was involved for twelve years in the pioneering development of digital cellular technology. Subsequently, he was Vice-Chairman of Geotek Communications, and was Chairman of the company's engineering joint venture with the Rafael Armament Development Authority, a branch of the Government of Israel, based in Haifa, to develop a spread spectrum frequency-hopping radio system for fleet radio communications. Most recently, Dr. Calhoun was the Chairman and CEO of Illinois Superconductor Corporation (AMEX: ISO), a public company focused on the application of high-temperature superconducting materials and advanced signal processing techniques to the suppression of interference in wireless networks. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 34 - Ylli Bajraktari

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Ylli Bajraktari is the President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project. Prior to launching SCSP, Ylli served as the Executive Director of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. Before that, he served as Chief of Staff to the National Security Advisor LTG H.R. McMaster, held a variety of leadership roles for former Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work, and served as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dempsey. Originally joining the Department of Defense in 2010, he served in the Office of the Undersecretary for Policy as a country director for Afghanistan, and later India. Mr. Bajraktari is the recipient of the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Medal – the highest award given to career DoD civilian employees. The Special Competitive Studies Project's mission is to make recommendations to strengthen America’s long-term competitiveness as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are reshaping our national security, economy, and society. We want to ensure that America is positioned and organized to win the techno-economic competition between now and 2030, the critical window for shaping the future. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 33 - Congressman Mike Gallagher

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Congressman Mike Gallagher has represented Wisconsin’s 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017. Mike served for seven years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, including two deployments to Iraq. Mike also served as the lead Republican staffer for the Middle East and Counterterrorism on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and worked in the private sector at an energy and supply chain management company in Green Bay. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 32 - Chris Iacovella

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Chris Iacovella is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Securities Association (ASA). Mr. Iacovella is a leading national financial services policy expert whose opinions are frequently sought by regulators, members of congress, the media, and market participants. His subject matter expertise paired with an ability to communicate on complex policy issues makes him one of the principal thought leaders in the country, bringing credibility and recognition to ASA and its regional financial services members. Prior to becoming the CEO of the ASA, he was the CEO of the Equity Dealers of America (EDA) where he launched the association in 2016, successfully branded it with policymakers and regulators, and substantially expanded its membership. Prior to his time at the EDA, he was the Senior Director of Global Government Affairs, Strategy, and Public Policy at Bloomberg, L.P. where he worked directly with Bloomberg’s internal businesses on regulatory solutions and interfaced with policymakers and regulators across the globe on capital markets issues. He has deep expertise on equity, fixed income, and derivatives market structure issues, as well as capital formation, SME policy, and wealth management issues. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Ep. 31 - Joseph Cella

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Joseph Cella is an American diplomat and political advisor, who served concurrently as the United States Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu from 2019 to 2021. A prominent Roman Catholic, Cella co-founded the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast and Catholic Vote.

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Ep. 30 - Divyansh Kaushik

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Divyansh Kaushik is the Associate Director for Emerging Technologies and National Security at the Federation of American Scientists. He holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where he focused on designing reliable artificial intelligence systems that align with human values.

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Ep. 29 - Gabriel Noronha

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Gabriel Noronha joined JINSA in June 2022 as a fellow in the Gemunder Center for Defense and Strategy. From 2019 to 2021, he served as Special Advisor for the Iran Action Group at the U.S. Department of State, where he coordinated policy and directed the State Department’s communications and congressional affairs for Iran. From 2017-2019, he worked as the Special Assistant for the Senate Armed Services Committee under Chairmen John McCain and Jim Inhofe, helping write and pass Congress’ annual national security legislation. Gabriel worked for U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte from 2015-2016. He previously served as Executive Director of the Forum for American Leadership and works on a range of national security and political projects. Gabriel speaks and conducts research in Russian, Mandarin, and Spanish.

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Ep. 28 - Dmitri Alperovitch

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 9 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Dmitri Alperovitch is an American think-tank founder, investor, philanthropist, podcast host and former computer security industry executive.

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Ep. 27 - Anders Corr

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 2 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Anders Corr is the publisher of the Journal of Political Risk. In addition to visiting all South China Sea claimant countries, he has undertaken field research in Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Brunei. Dr. Corr conducted analysis for USPACOM, CENTCOM, EUCOM, SOCPAC, and NATO. His latest book is The Concentration of Power: Institutionalization, Hierarchy & Hegemony.

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Ep. 26 - Meg Rithmire

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Meg Rithmire is the F. Warren MacFarlan associate professor in the Business, Government, and International Economy Unit. Professor Rithmire holds a PhD in Government from Harvard University, and her primary expertise is in the comparative political economy of development with a focus on China and Asia. Her first book, Land Bargains and Chinese Capitalism (Cambridge University Press, 2015), examines the role of land politics, urban governments, and local property rights regimes in the Chinese economic reforms. A new book, forthcoming with Oxford University Press, investigates the relationship between capital and the state and globalization in Asia, comparing China, Malaysia, and Indonesia from the early 1980s to the present. The book, Precarious Ties: Business and the State in Authoritarian Asia, examines how governments attempt to discipline business and, second, how business adapts to different methods of state control. Her work also focuses on China's role in the world, including Chinese outward investment and lending practices and economic relations between China and other countries, especially the United States.

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Ep. 25 - Jacob Feldgoise & Hanna Dohmen

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 5 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Jacob Feldgoise is a Data Research Analyst at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology. His work explores U.S.-China technology competition, China’s foreign influence, and emerging technologies talent flows. Previously, Jacob worked for the U.S. House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.

Hanna Dohmen is a Research Analyst at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, where she focuses on U.S. national competitiveness in AI/ML technology and U.S.-China technology competition. Previously, Hanna worked as a consultant advising multinational private sector clients on geopolitical, regulatory, and reputational risks.

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Ep. 24 - Carolyn Bartholomew & Alex Wong

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Chairman Carolyn Bartholomew has worked at senior levels in the U.S. Congress, serving as a long-time counsel, legislative director, and chief of staff to then House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She was a professional staff member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and also served as a legislative assistant to then U.S. Representative Bill Richardson.

Alex Wong is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. His research spans US national security policy and foreign affairs, with a particular focus on US strategy in the Indo-Pacific region and the future of the Korean Peninsula.

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Ep. 23 - Bryan Burack

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Bryan Burack is a Senior Policy Advisor for China and the Indo-Pacific in The Heritage Foundation’s Asian Studies Center.

Burack’s work focuses on China and threats to U.S. national security, U.S. foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific region, and supporting federal and state legislative efforts in these areas, including crafting model legislation.

Prior to joining Heritage in 2023, Burack served for eight years on Capitol Hill, most recently as Professional Staff Member and Counsel for the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), where he was Congressman Michael McCaul’s (R-Texas) lead advisor for Indo-Pacific foreign policy and national security issues. In this role, he drafted, negotiated, and assisted in the enactment of federal legislation to confront threats from the People’s Republic of China.

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Ep. 22 - Ambassador Andrew Bremberg

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Andrew Bremberg is an American attorney and political advisor who most recently served as Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva. He previously served as Assistant to the President and the director of the Domestic Policy Council for U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Ep. 21 - Kimberly Reed

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Kimberly Reed is an American attorney who served as the Chairman and President of the Export–Import Bank of the United States from 2019 to 2021. Reed previously served as a senior advisor to Treasury Secretaries John W. Snow and Henry Paulson. Reed headed the United States delegation to the inauguration ceremony of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria on May 28, 2019.

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Ep. 20 - Zenel Garcia

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Zenel Garcia is an Associate Professor of Security Studies in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the U.S. Army War College. His research focuses on the intersection of international relations theory, security, and geopolitics. Specifically, how interpretations of security and the geopolitical environment shape the discursive and empirical processes of regional formation and transformation in the Indo-Pacific and Eurasia.

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Ep. 19 - Bob Fu

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 5 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Bob Fu is a Chinese-American pastor. In 2002, he founded ChinaAid, which provides legal aid to Christians in China, and has been its president since then. Bob Fu was born in Shandong in 1968 and studied English literature at Liaocheng University in the 1980s.

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Ep. 18 - Michael Stumo

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Michael Stumo is the Chief Executive Officer of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA), the leading, national bipartisan organization representing exclusively domestic producers and workers across many industries and sectors of the U.S. economy.

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Ep. 17 - Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian is the China reporter at Axios, where she writes high-impact investigations, exclusives, and analysis about China, with a focus on how China projects power and influence beyond its own borders. She is also the author of "Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized Its Economy to Confront the World." Bethany is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Ep. 16 - Anthony Ruggiero

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 8 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Anthony Ruggiero is senior director of FDD’s Nonproliferation and Biodefense Program and a senior fellow at FDD. Anthony’s broad experience in the fields of counterproliferation and nonproliferation spans more than 21 years, including more than 19 years in the United States Government in both Democratic and Republican administrations.

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Ep. 15 - David Dollar

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000

David Dollar is Senior Economist at the World Bank. Edward N. Wolff is Professor of Economics at New York University.

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Ep. 14 - Robert Daly

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Robert Daly, the Director of the Wilson Center’s Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, has served as a U.S. diplomat in Beijing; as an interpreter for Chinese and U.S. leaders, including President Carter and Secretary of State Kissinger; as head of China programs at Johns Hopkins, Syracuse, and the University of Maryland; and as a producer of Chinese-language versions of Sesame Street. Recognized East and West as a leading authority on Sino-U.S. relations, he has testified before Congress, lectured widely in both countries, and regularly offers analysis for top media outlets.

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Ep. 13 - Shihoko Goto

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shihoko Goto is the Deputy Director of the Asia Program, and Director for Geoeconomics and Indo-Pacific Enterprise at the Wilson Cent. She specializes in trade relations and economic issues across the Indo-Pacific, and is also focused on the political developments in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. She is also a columnist for The Diplomat magazine and contributing editor to The Globalist. She was a fellow of the Mansfield Foundation/Japan Foundation U.S.-Japan Network for the Future for 2014 to 2016.

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Ep. 12 - Bill Drexel

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Bill Drexel is an Associate Fellow for the Technology and National Security Program at Center for a New American Security. His work focuses on the risks of artificial intelligence applications in national defense and tech competition more broadly. Previously, Drexel worked as an internal displacement data officer at UN Migration (IOM), where he focused on humanitarian innovation. Prior to the UN, Drexel was a research associate at the American Enterprise Institute, where he worked on technology competition and Indo-Pacific strategy.

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Ep. 11 - Channing Mavrellis

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Channing Mavrellis is Global Financial Integrity’s Illicit Trade Director, focusing on the intersection of illicit financial flows, transnational crime, and international trade. Ms. Mavrellis has over a decade of experience working on issues related to anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing.

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Ep. 10 - John Cassara

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 30 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000

John Cassara is an expert in anti-money laundering and counter-terror finance, with special expertise in money laundering in the Middle East and the growing threat of alternative remittance systems and forms of trade-based money laundering and value transfer. A 26-year veteran of the federal government intelligence and law enforcement communities, he is an industry advisor for SAS, as well as author and co-author of numerous articles and books.

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Ep. 9 - Neal Dunn

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Neal Patrick Dunn is an American surgeon and Republican Party politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 2nd congressional district since 2017.

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Ep. 8 - Joel Wuthnow

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Joel Wuthnow is a senior research fellow in the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at NDU and also serves as an adjunct professor in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

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Ep. 7 - Sebastian Rotella

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Sebastian Rotella is an American foreign correspondent, investigative journalist, and novelist.

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Ep. 6 - John Moody

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

John Moody is an American journalist. He served as the executive editor and the executive vice president of Fox News.

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Ep. 5 - General Spalding

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Robert S. Spalding III is a retired United States Air Force brigadier general. He currently serves as a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. His work focuses on U.S.–China relations, economic and national security, and the Asia-Pacific military balance.

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Ep. 4 - Christian Whiton

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Christian Whiton is a senior fellow for strategy and trade at the Center for the National Interest. He was a senior advisor in the George W. Bush and Donald J. Trump administrations.

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Ep. 3 - Chad Wolf

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 7 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Chad Wolf is a former lobbyist and former American government official who was named the acting United States secretary of homeland security in November 2019.

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Ep. 2 - Ben Weingarten

brad@ngrc.com (The Federal Newswire) — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Benjamin Weingarten is Deputy Editor at RealClearInvestigations, a Senior Contributor to The Federalist, columnist at Newsweek and The Epoch Times, and a Fellow of the Claremont Institute.

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Ep. 1 - Philip Lenczycki

brad@ngrc.com (Bradley) — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Philip Lenczycki is an investigative reporter with the Daily Caller and former professor of Mandarin and East Asian Civilizations.

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