China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the root causes of China's faltering economy. They then talk about a new agreement between Japan and the United States to develop hypersonic missile intercept systems. Finally, Miles examines the state of espionage practices between the US and China, with attention to China's spy networks abroad, and the CCP's latest efforts to revitalize the informant system of the cultural revolution at home.

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the new PLA purges, rumored for the past few weeks but confirmed on the eve of PLA day, a national holiday in China celebrating the militaries founding. They turn to the 2023 World University Games held in China, and how Xi Jinping used this opportunity for political messaging. Finally, they discuss a new survey from the Pew Research Center, which reveals that China’s international reputation has reached a historic low.Follow the China Center's work at https://www.hudson.org/china-center and subscribe to our newsletter China Digest.

Shane Leary and Miles Yu discuss China's response to Hamas attacks in Israel and the broader strategic implications. They also explore the risks and benefits of academic exchange with China, including lack of academic freedom and influence exerted by the Chinese government. The chapter highlights the pressure faced by Chinese students to return to China and threats posed by China's academic engagement programs.

China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the diplomatic and security implications of the trilateral Camp David Summit. They also talk about Biden's executive orders against China and Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign targeting the medical sector in China.

Shane Leary discusses China's 'Buy New Products' campaign to boost economy, sports cheating scandal in Beijing marathon, and Fitch's credit downgrade. They explore economic challenges, deceptive tactics, sports cheating culture, and economic realities in China.

Discussion on a leaked document exposing Chinese hacking operations and surveillance, dispute leading to drowned Chinese nationals near Quemoy Islands, implications of Wang Yi's absence at G20 on China's foreign policy.

Topics include Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statements in Munich, Democracy Index rankings, Taiwan vs China rankings, and the backlash against forced labor sourcing in Germany.

Shane Leary, soccer commentator, and analyst joins Miles Yu to discuss Messi's controversial absence in Hong Kong and the subsequent conspiracy theories, waning support for Ukraine, and the state of Russia-China relations after a phone call between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.

Shane Leary discusses the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in China, Moody's downgrading of China's sovereign credit rating, and the recent district council elections in Hong Kong and the political apathy of voters.

Shane Leary discusses Biden-Xi meeting, military crisis hotline, and economic decoupling. They explore the implications of the meeting, China's motivations for hyping it up, China's actions in the Pacific, the importance of re-establishing military communications, and the concerns and consequences of US-China relations.