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

China Insider

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

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

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

Insider Interview: Damon Wilson of the National Endowment for Democracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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