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Chinese Crossings at US Border Spike, Two Sessions, and Electric Vehicle Probes Mar 05, 2024

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Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the surge in Chinese nationals entering the United States illegally, what's driving this phenomenon, and how policymakers ought to respond. They then turn to the upcoming "two sessions" in which the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the National People’s Congress will convene, and what makes this year's rubber stamping sessions so peculiar. Finally, they discuss the U.S. Department of Commerce's recent probe into the importation of Chinese electric vehicles, and its national security implications.

Private Hacking Exposed, Quemoy Islands Drowning, G20 Fallout Feb 27, 2024

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Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss a massive document leak from Chinese cybersecurity firm I-Soon, which sheds light on the CCP's global surveillance and hacking regime and destroys the illusion of safety around Chinese private sector companies. They then turn to a little-covered spat between the Taiwan Coast Guard and a Chinese fishing vessel which resulted in the drowning of the two Chinese nationals near the island of Quemoy. Finally, they discuss Wang Yi's absence at the G20 Ministerial meeting, and its implications for broader trends in the PRC's foreign policy.

基辛格的一生，台湾大选，一个中国原则与一个中国政策之不同 Feb 21, 2024

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在最新一期的中文"月底回顾及听众信箱"播客中，哈德逊研究所中国中心主任余茂春分析基辛格博士的童年生活，成就和影响，以及2024年历史性的台湾选举，中国的一个中国原则和美国的一个中国政策之间的根本区别。

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Title: The life of Dr. Henry Kissinger; Taiwan's historic elections; and One-China Principle vs. One-China Policy

Description: In the latest Chinese language review episode of the key issues discussed in Hudson Institute's weekly China Insider podcast, Miles Yu analyzes the childhood, accomplishments, legacy of Dr. Henry Kissinger, and the historic 2024 Taiwan elections, the fundamental differences between China's One-China Principle and America's One-China Policy.

Wang Yi in Munich, Democracy Index Rankings, and Forced Labor Backlash Feb 21, 2024

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Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statements during the 2024 Munich Security Conference, and the broader landscape of European Union–China relations. They then turn to the 2023 Democracy Index, which ranks China #148 globally and Taiwan #1 in Asia. Lastly, they discuss the thousands of German automobiles impounded by United States Customs and Border Protection under the 2021 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, after their electrical components were found to be sourced from western China.

Messi's Controversial Visit in Hong Kong, Ukraine Update, and Russia-China Relations Feb 13, 2024

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Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the controversy that erupted in Hong Kong and Mainland China when Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi missed a game due to injury, and the claims of CIA coordination from CCP officials that followed. They then discuss waning support for Ukraine, and how this fits into the broader adversarial relationship between the US and China. Finally, they discuss a recent phone call between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, and the state of Russia-China relations today.

Miles in Taiwan, Religious Persecution in Xinjiang and Beyond, and the Chinese Stock Market Crash Feb 06, 2024

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Shane Leary joins Miles Yu, who recently visited Taiwan with a delegation from Hudson Institute, to discuss the trip. They then cover recent laws that violate the religious freedom of people in Xinjiang, and how this fits into the broader picture of persecution in China. Finally, they turn to the recent stock market crash in China, which was the greatest weekly economic downturn in the country since 2018.

New COVID-19 Lab Leak Findings, Sullivan-Yi Meeting, and Apple vs Huawei Jan 30, 2024

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Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss a newly discovered DARPA grant proposal that sheds light on the origins of COVID-19 and strengthens the lab-leak hypothesis. They then discuss the meeting in Bangkok between Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Finally, they turn to the ongoing battle in the Chinese market between Apple and Huawei.

The World Reacts to William Lai, Li Qiang at Davos, and Imprisoned Journalists Jan 23, 2024

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Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the overwhelming international diplomatic response to the 2024 Taiwanese election, and what this means for Taiwan's place on the global stage. They then turn to Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Davos, where he attempted to woo elites with questionable economic figures. Finally, they cover a new study from the Committee to Protect Journalists, which ranks China as the worst country in the world because Beijing jails both citizen and professional journalists.

Taiwan Election Results, Liu Jianchao in Washington, and Corruption in the PLA Jan 16, 2024

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Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) victory in the Taiwanese presidential election, and what this means for Taiwan going forward. They then discuss PRC Minister of the International Liaison Department of the CCP Central Committee, Liu Jianchao's visit with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the state of US-China relations today. Finally, they turn to corruption in the People's Liberation Army, and what this portends for China's military capability.

Taiwan Elections, Zhongzhi Bankruptcy, and Predictions for 2024 Jan 09, 2024

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Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the upcoming presidential election in Taiwan. They then turn to China's latest economic woes, reflecting on the recent bankruptcy filing of China's largest "shadow bank," Zhongzhi, and what this reveals about corruption in the PRC's economy. Finally, Miles offers some broader observations and predictions on China for 2024.

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