China Insider

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu assesses the decisions made by and the personnel changes of the Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee during its Fifth Plenum last week. Next, he discusses the silencing of French star soccer player Kylian Mbappé over his laughing at a meme where he is depicted as Chairman Mao, whom he vaguely referred to as a "dictator." Lastly, he gives his...

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses what China’s recent incursions on Taiwan's Pratas Island tell us about China's greater ambitions against Taiwan's outlying islands and ultimately the island of Taiwan itself. He then goes over Kim Jong Un's recent visit to the Chinese-North Korean border and the implications of the growing closeness between China, North Korea, and Russia....

In this week's episode of China Insider , Miles Yu discusses how China's trade surplus skyrockets while domestic demand stagnates, representing a worsening economic contradiction where China is externally booming but internal optimism is dwindling. He then follows up on last week's discussion of China's military coercion of Taiwan through its National Day, before finally covering the mysterious pu...

In this week's episode of China Insider , Miles Yu discusses Taiwan’s National Day celebrations and what Taiwan's steadfastness in the face of the Chinese Communist Party's coercion signals for the island’s future and its ties with the United States. Dr. Yu then weighs in on the controversy surrounding this year’s Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Navi Pillay despite her own tarnished human right...

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses three seemingly unrelated stories from Xi Jinping's recent visit to Washington: the guest list at the White House state dinner, Xi's invitation for 100,000 young Americans to study in China, and the arrival of two giant pandas at the Atlanta Zoo. First, Miles notes how CEOs of major Chinese corporations and other Chinese business elite we...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu reviews last week’s Trump-Xi summit, and details the key highlights from the second dialogue between the two leaders this year. Next, Miles takes a closer look at US-Japan relations following last week’s summit, and China’s emerging narrative against Japan. Finally, Miles follows up on China’s intensifying internal purges amidst con...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu takes a look ahead at the Trump-Xi summit, and details what to expect during round two of meetings between Presidents Trump and Xi. Next, Miles reviews the latest assessment of Chinese EV giant BYD, and reports that the automaker may be falling behind industry competition in terms of software development and consumer financing. Fina...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu reviews the recent threat intelligence report released by Anthropic, developers of Claude AI, that details use of the platform by several Chinese foreign actors for military and security activities. Next, Miles covers the recent BRICS summit held in New Delhi, and highlights the concerns raised among the participating countries over...

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 dialog...

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...

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 includ...

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 r...

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 na...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu looks into joint maritime exercises conducted by US and Taiwanese coast guard vessels, and details the historic development of joint operations between the US and Taiwan in the strait. Next, Miles reviews White House messaging commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the American liberation of Guam and the 73rd anniversary of National Korean War Vete...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu reviews statements from President Xi Jinping delivered at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, and how China plans to use AI as a platform to extend its global dominance initiatives and influence. Next, Miles cover the latest developments from southern China as Typhoon Noul made landfall, and details the Chinese government’s r...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu reviews President Trump’s address related to Chinese interference in the 2020 US election, and the the extent to which election materials and systems may have been compromised in the process. Next, Miles details the recent move by the US government to re-adjust sanctions on Hong Kong related to China’s enhanced security crackdowns, and the confusi...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu covers the passing of Chinese economist, Gao Shanwen, known for his outspoken views on China’s economy and capital markets, including China’s GDP growth rate in particular, and examine the impact his passing will have in the field. Next, Miles examines China’s recent submarine-based ballistic missile test in the Indo-Pacific, and how this fits int...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu covers the 250th anniversary celebrations in the US, and examines the impact of these events on China and Chinese society. Next, Miles reviews the Chinese Communist Party’s 105th anniversary celebrations, including President Xi Jinping’s address to the Party and key meetings held among leading party members to study Xi Jinping’s guiding principles...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu covers President Xi Jinping’s latest round of purges among high-level party officials, including key members of China’s Politburo. Next, Miles looks into the recent incident in Beijing involving a small aircraft collision with the CITIC Tower skyscraper and details the CCP’s concerted effort to censor the incident across domestic social media and...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu looks into the detention of U Min Zin, a US and Myanmar scholar, while attending an academic workshop in Yunnan Province under allegations of espionage, and details the extent of the diplomatic response since and the current state of academic freedom in China. Next, Miles reviews the bilateral trade relationship between the European Union and Chin...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu covers President Xi Jinping’s high-profile state visit to North Korea last week, detailing the bilateral conversations held between Xi and Kim and stated outcomes, and compares this visit to Xi’s previous meetings with Presidents Trump and Putin. Next, Miles circles back on KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun’s two-week visit to the US, and highlights key meet...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu observes the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, and discusses how families of the victims plan to honor their loved ones both in mainland China and abroad despite CCP censorship. Next, Miles reports on China’s continued economic woes as growth rates have declined over the past few months, and assess renewed calls for CCP interventi...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu covers remarks given by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, and what his statements reveal about the current objectives of US defense strategy in the Indo-Pacific. Next, Miles reviews China’s decision to impose significant penalties on several brokerage firms over alleged trading infractions, and how t...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu reviews the moratorium of US weapon sales to Taiwan as part of a $14 billion package approved by Congress, and how the decision impacts cross-strait relations. Next, Miles covers the bilateral dialogue held between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping and assesses the outcomes and joint statement issued by both leaders following the summit. Fi...

In this week’s episode of China Insider,  Miles Yu discusses the two-day summit held in Beijing between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping. The discussion covers the strategic objectives and red lines negotiated by both leaders during the summit, and breaks down the various outcomes on key issues covered in the bilateral meetings related to the US-China trade relationship, the Iran War and conflict i...