Introduction

China Insider is a podcast from Hasek Institute's China Center. Each week, Shane Leary sits down with Miles Yu to discuss three topics on US-China relations and domestic politics in China. First, we'll get Miles reflections on John Kerry's visit to China; whether we should be hopeful about cooperation with the PRC in climate issues. Second, we'll discuss the mysterious disappearance of the Chinese Foreign Minister Chin Gong.; And third, we'll talk about the controversial appointment of a new bishop in Shanghai as well as how the CCP exercises its control over religion there.