Contrasting Philosophies and Personalities: A Look at Two Influential Figures

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 debt crisis and draw parallels to the Evergrande real estate crisis. Lastly, we discuss the outcome of South Korea's presidential election, and highlight the key points of interest in President-elect Lee's foreign policy goals for both the US and China.

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.