China Insider

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the latest report from Hudson Institute's China Center, China after Communism: Preparing for a Post-CCP China, and highlights key findings and analysis regarding a potential collapse of centralized authority in China. Next, Miles unpacks the latest updates following Taiwan's Recall Election, and what the results mean for the next round of elections in August and Taiwan's democratic process. Lastly, Miles looks back at the protest movements across China since the beginning of this year and discusses the impact these movements have on China's social stability and CCP regime legitimacy.    China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudson.org%2Fchina-center&data=05%7C02%7Cccrone%40hudson.org%7Ca3df544f5a3e4f759a8908ddcea2205f%7Cce09670944264cb5b16053660d5b80e8%7C0%7C0%7C638893917932737484%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9rC%2FWwwEpYemvuRYz70fHO3lukvJUcFzmAMB3tQym3Q%3D&reserved=0], hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudson.org%2Fexperts%2F1356-miles-yu&data=05%7C02%7Cccrone%40hudson.org%7Ca3df544f5a3e4f759a8908ddcea2205f%7Cce09670944264cb5b16053660d5b80e8%7C0%7C0%7C638893917932753489%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5NymzfRtAGgpVcVVhlYfPeHcZP4uIE4ywQuZi25ZBSw%3D&reserved=0], 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.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews Taiwan's ten-day long Han Kuang military exercise, involving civilian drills and military training to prepare for a potential invasion and counter ongoing PLA gray zone operations. Next, Miles covers the "800 Brother" story trending across Chinese social media and internet forums as the popular worker wage movements maintain their current momentum on a national scale. Lastly, Miles digs into China's reported 5.2% GDP growth over the second quarter of this year, and examines the historical efficacy of China's National Bureau of Statistics' economic analysis and reporting.    China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudson.org%2Fchina-center&data=05%7C02%7Cccrone%40hudson.org%7C854747c5fead4ee29be208ddc8a0206f%7Cce09670944264cb5b16053660d5b80e8%7C0%7C0%7C638887312262737935%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fI23O815rjqYZNQpquAxLIF7F1FRWrrL8bgW3%2BuvBJc%3D&reserved=0], hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudson.org%2Fexperts%2F1356-miles-yu&data=05%7C02%7Cccrone%40hudson.org%7C854747c5fead4ee29be208ddc8a0206f%7Cce09670944264cb5b16053660d5b80e8%7C0%7C0%7C638887312262751732%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HU66yVGMhaeigT7XYd5dDIuMiu4s3dikE%2BckswBvevs%3D&reserved=0], 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.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the Dalai Lama’s 90thbirthday, and the implications of his succession for the future of Tibetan Buddhism, culture, and identity in the face of aggressive CCP interference. Next, Miles unpacks the extended docking of the Shandong carrier fleet in Hong Kong and highlights the significance of the local celebrations hosted by the CCP government in Hong Kong. Lastly, Miles details the preparations for China’s 80th anniversary of victory in World War II, and examines the importance of the month’s long celebrations to bolster CCP legitimacy. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudson.org%2Fchina-center&data=05%7C02%7Cccrone%40hudson.org%7Caf656aea60844de913c408ddc319e444%7Cce09670944264cb5b16053660d5b80e8%7C0%7C0%7C638881238152689701%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9MSaqi4fU03%2BuXqF5sgSPnhtpMf6v7%2F%2FhGw4aIUYrlo%3D&reserved=0], hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudson.org%2Fexperts%2F1356-miles-yu&data=05%7C02%7Cccrone%40hudson.org%7Caf656aea60844de913c408ddc319e444%7Cce09670944264cb5b16053660d5b80e8%7C0%7C0%7C638881238152711974%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=38E5j0ua6Lr9ShGsQ5zezEaLqMxF63pCbtCY%2Fd3cJhg%3D&reserved=0], 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.

Miles sits down with Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance, an organization dedicated to pioneering technologies that support humanitarian, national security, and commercial space-based initiatives. They discuss the importance of strategic space policy and security under the ever-evolving US-China strategic competition dynamic; where the US stands in relation to Chinese satellite technology, development and infrastructure; and what strategies the US and its allies should prioritize to counter China’s efforts to dominate the space domain.   China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudson.org%2Fchina-center&data=05%7C02%7Cccrone%40hudson.org%7Ce3f7b3d4f5d24f32585908ddbe5565e7%7Cce09670944264cb5b16053660d5b80e8%7C0%7C0%7C638875996189230641%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Wk3%2FiJIGEEgI4B2I3dziDzpyEEUf0VGpJPGWcRgurkE%3D&reserved=0], hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudson.org%2Fexperts%2F1356-miles-yu&data=05%7C02%7Cccrone%40hudson.org%7Ce3f7b3d4f5d24f32585908ddbe5565e7%7Cce09670944264cb5b16053660d5b80e8%7C0%7C0%7C638875996189251298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7esuXHL7%2FZ%2BidssTyjZBoNOFNeJkM5SZfxnY8pRBO%2BI%3D&reserved=0], 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.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses Chinese Communist Party's 100-million-member milestone, what this means for China, and whether the declining annual membership growth rates indicate concerning trends about the future health of the Party. Next, Miles comments on Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit with European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas, including the Foreign Minister's candid comments from a closed-door meeting that revealed China's stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine is more one-sided than previous official Party statements have publicly indicated. Lastly, Miles tests the myth of China's consumer consumption crisis and unpacks the nuanced relationship between China's selective consumer spending and current income disparities. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudson.org%2Fchina-center&data=05%7C02%7Cccrone%40hudson.org%7C45a3924ddb0d48783fb208ddbd8efd68%7Cce09670944264cb5b16053660d5b80e8%7C0%7C0%7C638875144026493884%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LZHJugGuV4ATiNWdWmdhme1qwZWbmXye%2FfZApIIyKbk%3D&reserved=0], hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudson.org%2Fexperts%2F1356-miles-yu&data=05%7C02%7Cccrone%40hudson.org%7C45a3924ddb0d48783fb208ddbd8efd68%7Cce09670944264cb5b16053660d5b80e8%7C0%7C0%7C638875144026511155%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mlvTCZMFuurR5H1RiXvXE4vyBVtSqygnABPKQv%2B0yp4%3D&reserved=0], 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.