China Insider

By Hudson Institute

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... more

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Number 1: China Insider | Death of Former Premier Zhu Rongji, Japanese Defense Minister Visits Yasukuni Shrine, COVID-19 Cases Surge in China
In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the death and legacy of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji who served from 1998-2003 and played a pivotal role in China’s entry into the WTO. Next, Miles details China’s disdain over Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to Yasukuni Shrine last Saturday, on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the second world war, and reviews the backlash from the visit in China and South Korea. Finally, COVID cases are on the rise again in China, and Miles looks into the spread and how current conditions have led to the surge and CCP efforts to contain the spread of the virus. 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.
August 18, 202637min
Number 2: China Insider | China’s Role in US-Canada Trade Dispute, Niu Lai Disrupts Chinese Cinema, Hong Kong Court Convicts Tiananmen Activists Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan
In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the recent escalation in trade tensions between the US and Canada over transshipment concerns, and China’s pivotal role impacting the bilateral dynamic. Next, Miles looks at how a seemingly innocuous animated movie release in China went from complete relegation to viral sensation, rivaling performances of other global cinema releases including The Odyssey. Finally, Miles unpacks a recent conviction handed down by the Hong Kong High Court, under the new national security law, for two activists over organized vigils related to the Tiananmen Massacre. 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.
August 25, 202640min
Number 3: China Insider | Tibet-Nepal Border Flood, Formaldehyde Found in Chinese Cabbage, China’s Auto Industry Sales Decline
In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers ongoing recovery efforts following the recent landslide and flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, and the implications for China going forward. Next, Miles reviews the investigation of cabbages treated with formaldehyde in rural China, and the regional backlash China now faces from its trading partners. Finally, Miles covers the latest news from China’s auto industry, as the domestic market heads for its worst year since 2021 amid continued sales decline. 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.
September 01, 202638min
Number 4: China Insider | G20 Coalition Against China, Trump-Xi Summit 2.0, CCP Plans Purges at Fifth Plenary Session
In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers updates from the recent G20 meeting, and looks into the emerging clash between the new coalition of nineteen against China’s overcapacity and strategic industrial policy. Next, Miles looks ahead to the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington, D.C. and examines the CCP’s key narratives leading up to the second round of bilateral dialogue between the two leaders this year. Finally, Miles reviews the latest announcement of CCP purges, including a planned mass-dismissal of central committee members and officials at the party's Fifth Plenary session next month. 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.
September 09, 202639min
Number 5: China Insider | China’s New Immigration Regulations, Henan Homicide Gains National Attention, China-Philippine Conflict in Panatag Shoal
In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu looks into China’s new immigration regulations concerning entry and exit management that will go into effect starting September 15. Next, Miles reviews a homicide in Henan province that has risen to national attention, and why this story in particular has become such a viral sensation. Finally, Miles covers China’s recent attempt to establish a national nature reserve at Panatag Shoal, and details the context behind the latest grey zone initiative and illicit coercion against the Philippines. 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.
August 11, 202635min