Best Ldp Podcasts (2025)

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China Insider | Canon Closes Guangdong Facility, US Navy Intercepts Chinese Cargo Vessel, China’s Anti-Japanese Propaganda Backfires 32:01

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the recent announcement from technology giant Canon to close one of its major printer facilities based in mainland China, and assess the impact of a rising demand for domestic manufacturing on foreign companies based in China. Next, Miles covers the news of US naval operations and intercept …

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China Insider | The New US National Security Strategy, Anti-Japanese Sentiment in Shanghai, CCP Coercion Campaign Against Taiwan 33:47

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the new 2025 National Security Strategy document released by the White House, highlighting key elements involving the shifted focus to Indo-Pacific defense initiatives with attention to China and Taiwan. Next, Miles covers China’s latest episode of anti-Japanese sentiment during a cultural f…

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China Insider | Trump-Xi Phone Call, Hong Kong’s Five Alarm Fire, Taiwan’s $40-billion Defense Budget 29:44

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the recent call between President Trump and Xi Jinping on the topic of Taiwan, highlighting the importance of narrative dominance in the information warfare domain in cross-strait relations. Next, Miles looks into the catastrophic five alarm fire in Hong Kong last week that resulted in at lea…

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China Insider | Tesla Cuts Back on China-Sourced Components, Chinese Purchases of US Insurance Companies, and the US-Venezuela Standoff 19:26

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu goes solo. First, he examines Tesla’s announcement that it will eliminate all China-sourced components from vehicles manufactured in the United States within the next two years. This marks a monumental shift in the company’s supply chain and signals a broader decoupling of key US industries from lon…

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China Insider | PM Takaichi's Statement on Taiwan, KMT Party Chairperson Cheng Li-wun, China's Outward Strength and Inner Weakness 32:59

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu tracks the backlash over statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Japan's defense policy regarding Taiwan, and what motivates Beijing's unique outrage. Second, Miles follows up on the KMT party elections last month in Taiwan where former KMT lawmaker Cheng Li-wun took over party …

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China Insider | Jensen Huang in Beijing, PLA Navy's CNS Fujian, Taiwan VP Hsiao Bi-khim at IPAC 36:08

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's recent trip to Beijing amidst the US government investigation into the company's potentially illicit sales to China in violation of US export regulations. Next, Miles provides detailed analysis on the PLA Navy's CNS Fujian - China's latest aircraft carrier to enter f…

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022_Skate Across America Push Relay Team | Paul Kent, Andy Andras, Rick Stubblefield, Miles Kipper 2:04:51

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The skaters from the 2023 Push Relay team came on the podcast to talk about their trip; the many things they learned, challenges they faced, and places they saw. It was a delight to see this crew reminisce about a life-changing experience they all shared in together. The team was made up of four skaters: Andy Andras, Rick Stubblefield, Paul Kent, a…

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China Insider | CCP’s Fourth Plenum, ASEAN and APEC Summits, Japan’s New Prime Minister 35:51

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the Chinese Communist Party’s fourth plenum, including the newly announced five-year development plan and appointment of Zhang Shengmin as the new Vice Chair of the Central Military Commission. Next, Miles covers the latest developments from the ASEAN summit in Malaysia including the US-Chin…

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China Insider | PLA Purges, Passing of Dr. Chen Ning Yang, China Hawks and Doves 33:38

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the recent mass-purge of nine high-level PLA military officials and Politburo members, and the impact of Xi Jinping's continued military centralization on the PLA's warfighting capabilities. Next, Miles details the life and career of Nobel Prize winning physicist, Dr. Chen Ning Yang, and the…

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China Insider | China's Rare Earth Export Controls, UK Embassy Water Controversy, Taiwan's 114th National Day Celebrations 39:08

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses China's recent announcement expanding export controls to further restrict foreign access to rare earth elements, and the larger impetus behind Beijing's enhanced export policy. Next, Miles unpacks the CCP's latest political warfare tactic to coerce the UK government and begin construction …

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China Insider | China's Financial Investment Flight, Japan's LDP Leadership Election, CCP Purges 29:24

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China Insider | Xi Jinping in Xinjiang, CCP Coercion Against Taiwan, China's Role in Russia-Ukraine War 29:57

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu provides a summary of Xi Jinping's recent trip to Xinjiang to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the region's founding, and the significance of this visit in contrast to Beijing's ongoing persecution of the Uyghur people. Next, Miles unpacks the latest developments within the CCP's influence …

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China Insider Interview | Dr. Steven Quay, Senior Fellow Hudson Institute 34:44

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Miles sits down with Dr. Steven Quay, Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute as well as the Founder and CEO of Atossa Therapeutics, Inc., to discuss the evolving landscape of emerging technology and AI-enabled biological warfare operations. With the increased potential for integrated dual-use technology in hybridized warfare tactics, the international c…

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China Insider | US-China TikTok Deal, H1-B Visa Program, US Bid to Retake Bagram Air Base 25:56

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the latest developments surrounding the US-China TikTok deal that reached a proposed framework for the US to secure protections for American user data in the hands of Oracle Corp. including algorithm management, application development, and source code review. Next, Miles reviews President Tr…

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China Insider | Gen Z Protests in Nepal, US-China Trade Talks, and China's Great Firewall Data Breach 32:05

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the recent anti-corruption movement and Gen Z protests that ousted former Prime Minister Oli and government officials, and examine China's role in the transition to the new interim government. Next, Miles breaks down the latest from US-China trade talks in Madrid, as the US seeks to advance t…

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China Insider | China’s 80th Anniversary Celebrations for Victory in WWII 32:12

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu breaks down last week’s eightieth anniversary celebrations for victory in WWII and the PLA military parade held in Beijing. The first part of the discussion focuses on the politics, dialogue between foreign leaders in attendance, and international community response to the parade; the second focuses…

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China Insider | Chinese Students in US Academia, Xi Jinping's Message to Zelensky, China After Communism Updates 30:59

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks President Trump's recent announcement that the US would receive 600,000 Chinese students to attend American universities and colleges, and the impact this will have on established US national security policy to counter CCP influence in US academia. Next, Miles comments on Xi Jinping's recent…

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China Insider | Xi Jinping Visits Tibet, Zelensky Spurns China, and Beijing's Military Parade 41:53

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu tracks Xi Jinping's recent visit to Tibet to mark the sixtieth anniversary of CCP rule in Tibet, and the significance behind this trip and planned celebrations in particular. Next, Miles unpacks President Zelensky's statement excluding China from participating as an international security guarantor …

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China Insider | Social Security Payments, PLA Navy Collision in the Indo-Pacific, 80th Anniversary Military Parade 30:50

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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.…

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China Insider | US-China Trade Talks, Sichuan Protests, 80th Anniversary of VJ Day 28:43

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu breaks down the latest round of trade talks between the US and China as both sides agree to a 90-day extension for continued negotiations toward a potential trade deal. Next, Miles covers the rising public outrage in Sichuan province over local law enforcement’s alleged mishandling of a violent scho…

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China Insider | Beijing Floods, US Tariffs, CEO Monk Arrested 32:02

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the latest reports from the ongoing mass flooding across parts of northern China and outside Beijing, and compares the local government response to the early warning system failures due to national level policies. Next, Miles unpacks the latest round of US tariffs, and the reasoning behind th…

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China Insider | China After Communism, Taiwan's Recall Election, China's Growing Protest Movements 24:48

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the latest report from Hudson Institute's China Center, China after Communism: Preparing for a Post-CCP China, and highlights key findings and analysis regarding a potential collapse of centralized authority in China. Next, Miles unpacks the latest updates following Taiwan's Recall Election,…

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China Insider | Taiwan's Han Kuang, 800 Brother, China's Q2 GDP Growth Rate 38:41

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews Taiwan's ten-day long Han Kuang military exercise, involving civilian drills and military training to prepare for a potential invasion and counter ongoing PLA gray zone operations. Next, Miles covers the "800 Brother" story trending across Chinese social media and internet forums as the popu…

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China Insider | Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday, PLA Navy in Hong Kong, China’s 80th Anniversary of WWII Victory 29:58

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the Dalai Lama’s 90thbirthday, and the implications of his succession for the future of Tibetan Buddhism, culture, and identity in the face of aggressive CCP interference. Next, Miles unpacks the extended docking of the Shandong carrier fleet in Hong Kong and highlights the significance of…

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China Insider Interview | Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance 31:41

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Miles sits down with Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance, an organization dedicated to pioneering technologies that support humanitarian, national security, and commercial space-based initiatives. They discuss the importance of strategic space policy and security under the ever-evolving US-China strategic competition dynamic; where the US sta…

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China Insider | CCP's 100 Million Member Milestone, Minister Wang Yi in Brussels, China's Consumer Consumption Myth 30:10

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses Chinese Communist Party's 100-million-member milestone, what this means for China, and whether the declining annual membership growth rates indicate concerning trends about the future health of the Party. Next, Miles comments on Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit with European Commiss…

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China Insider Interview | Joe Gebbia, Sr. of State Shield 45:33

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Miles sits down with Joe Gebbia, Sr., founder and CEO of State Shield, an organization on the frontlines of countering CCP influence across US state and local governments. They discuss a wide range of issues vital to supporting state and local legislatures to protect their citizens and infrastructure, including State Shield’s origins, mission and c…

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China Insider | PLA Purges, BRICS & QUAD Summits, Shanghai Cooperation Organization 27:48

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the latest round of PLA purges officially released by the National People’s Congress, including high-level Central Military Commission official Miao Hua, and what this means for CCP bureaucratic and cadre politics. Next, Miles forecasts the upcoming BRICS and QUAD summits, and the importance…

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China Insider | US Strikes in Iran, Taiwan’s Great Recall Movement, China’s Youth Unemployment Crisis 31:27

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict now with direct US involvement, and what impact this may have on China's strategic objectives for Iran and the Middle East region. Next, Miles unpacks the latest developments in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan recall movement as 24 KMT lawmak…

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China Insider | Israel-Iran Conflict, G7 Summit, PLAN Second Island Chain Operations 29:06

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, and what impact this may have on China's strategic objectives for Iran and larger policy implications for regional relations in the Middle East. Next, Miles unpacks the latest news from the G7 Summit held in Canada as the member nations discuss China's n…

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China Insider | Trump-Musk Dispute, China's BYD Debt Crisis, South Korea's Presidential Election 26:25

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the ongoing Trump-Musk dispute, and what impact this may have on future US-China dialogue and high-level trade talks between Beijing and Washington. Next, Miles examines China's EV industry as comments from Great Wall Motor CEO, Wei Jianjun, raise concerns over a potential emerging BYD d…

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China Insider | Shangri-La Dialogue, Hong Kong's International Organization for Mediation, 36th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square 27:48

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue on the United States' strategic refocus to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Second, Miles examines the establishment of an International Organization for Mediation in Hong Kong, and the potential consequence…

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China Insider | China’s Ties to Harvard, Origins of COVID, and China’s Wage Marchers 30:42

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the historical ties between the Chinese Communist Party and Harvard, and the broader implications of CCP influence in United States’ academia. Second, we revisit the origins of COVID-19 and statements by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs that claim the West is over-politicizing the issue. …

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China Insider | President Trump’s Middle East Tour, Rare Earth Minerals, and the US-China Trade War 21:12

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks President Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East, and the implications for US-China strategic competition in the region. Second, we discuss the politics of Rare Earth Minerals, and how the United States and its allies can formulate strategies to counter China’s stranglehold on REM procureme…

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China Insider | China-Holy See Relations, UN Resolution 2758, and China’s Role in Kashmir 34:51

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses China-Holy See relations following the announcement of Pope Leo XIV, and China’s historical policy record regarding religious freedom. Second, we revisit United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and its varied interpretations from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as the People’s Rep…

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China Insider | Xi Jinping Visits Shanghai, US-China Reciprocal Tariffs, and China’s Economic Distress 28:00

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Shanghai as China seeks to solidify its role in the Global South and promote domestic AI innovation and development. Next, we revisit trade tensions between the United States and China and assess the potential for bilateral trade negotiations to resolve the …

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China Insider | Taiwan’s Recall Campaign Movement, US-China Tariffs, and Apple shifts iPhone production to India 32:02

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the recall campaign movement in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan and what this means for the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) coalition, as well as implications for the future of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Second, Miles looks to answer whether China over-extended in its response to Un…

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China Insider | Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia Tour, China’s Pride, and Countering Maoist Narratives 26:22

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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.…

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China Insider | Fatal EV Crash in Anhui, China Invokes Mao in Tariff Response, and Chinese Cyberattacks on US Infrastructure 24:03

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu investigates the recent fatal crash involving the Xiaomi SU7 EV that left three university students dead while the autonomous navigation system was activated. Next, we discuss China’s Ministry of Foreign Affair’s response to increased U.S. tariffs and what the invocation of Maoist rhetoric means as …

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021_Miami Ultraskate 2025 Recap with Landy Cook 1:49:49

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This episode is all about the 2025 Miami Ultraskate. I got to meet up with Landy Cook who was kind enough to share his perspective on the 24 hour skate marathon. This was Landy’s third time attending ultraskate and first time participating in the paddle only category. I recall speaking with him prior to the event where he told me he was going to “t…

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Global Reciprocal Tariffs, Xi Jinping’s PLA Purges, and China’s Military Aggression Against Taiwan 38:50

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu analyzes the latest round of global reciprocal tariffs and the role China plays in the current global economy. Next, we look into the latest round of purges including top People's Liberation Army General He Weidong and what this means for Xi Jinping’s political cadre and the Central Military Commiss…

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Taiwan Counters Pro-Beijing Influence, CK Hutchinson-BlackRock Deal, and Secretary Hegseth Visits the Indo-Pacific 29:37

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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 Hutchi…

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US Agency for Global Media, Niger Expels Chinese Oil Executives, and ODNI’s Report on CCP Leadership Corruption 36:27

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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 expatri…

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TSMC’s $100bn Investment, PRC Student Visas, and Taiwan Resists the CCP’s United Front 31:44

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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 …

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US Reciprocal Tariffs, Beijing’s Wolf Warrior Rhetoric, and China’s Two Sessions 21:20

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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. Las…

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Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting, Thailand’s Uyghur Deportation, and Trump’s Gold Card 29:12

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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 …

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S4, Ep 3: "Maybe Tomorrow" - Day 3 of walking the Gloucestershire Way long distance path in England. Day 3 having a pie for breakfast, up May hill, seeing bluebells, visiting a cheese farm, some birthday ... 35:09

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For series 4 of my podcast about long distance paths and walking in the UK, I tackle the Gloucestershire Way in the Spring/Summer of 2022. A 100 mile walk through the beautiful English countryside. This episode covers day 3 of the walk from Boxbush to Gloucester, a 14 mile stretch of the walk. I'm yet again joined by Andy as we awake in a famous pi…

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Rectification of Names, Xi Jinping’s Tech Summit, and China’s Legal Warfare Campaign 33:38

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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 whethe…

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Revisiting the US-Transatlantic Relationship, New Reciprocal Tariffs, and China’s Model of Self-Enrichment 38:53

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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…

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Trump 2.0 China Strategy, US Tariff Policy, and China’s Food and Mouth Disease 41:40

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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 headl…