Miles Yu, an expert on Chinese politics and technology, discusses the Chinese Communist Party's new Cyber-ID policy aimed at monitoring online behavior, presenting a chilling view on free speech. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shares insights on his historical ties to China and their implications for U.S.-China relations. The conversation also delves into the growing unrest in countries involved with China's Belt and Road Initiative, raising questions about the impact of Chinese investments and governance in regions like Bangladesh and Venezuela.

Miles Yu, an expert on international sports and the Chinese Communist Party's strategies, sheds light on China's political gambits at the Paris Olympics, showcasing its use of sports for soft power amidst challenges like doping scandals. He discusses Beijing's recent attempts to mediate Palestinian unity, revealing deeper geopolitical implications. The conversation wraps up with insights on the controversial plan to raise retirement ages in China, highlighting the government's efforts to address economic pressures linked to an aging population.

Japan is actively collaborating with Germany, France, and Spain for joint air drills, underscoring its rising global security role in response to Chinese threats. The Kishida administration’s shift towards self-reliance and increased defense spending reflects these tensions. Meanwhile, China seeks to expand its influence in the Arctic, raising concerns among Western nations. The discussion also highlights the implications of a recent global IT outage that barely affected China, showcasing its stringent internet censorship and control over digital information.

Expert Miles Yu discusses the Taiwan-Japan joint maritime exercise and its implications for regional alliances. He also highlights Vietnam's strategic significance and the diplomatic finesse in international relations. Additionally, he delves into the challenges faced by driverless robotaxis in Wuhan, China, sparking controversy and criticism on social media.

John Lee, Hudson Senior Fellow, discusses deterring China by imposing non-military costs and forming an international coalition. Topics include dynamic deterrence, using monetary instruments to target Xi Jinping's interests, Taiwan's international recognition, and the strategic importance of Indo-Pacific countries in countering China.

Miles Yu explains the CCP's role in fueling rising xenophobia in China. They discuss the upcoming Third Plenum and toxic contamination in cooking oils. The podcast highlights state-sponsored xenophobia, CCP's influence on Chinese perspectives, and challenges in ensuring food safety.

With the NATO Summit happening in Washington D.C. this week, Miles details why multilateral engagement in Asia through NATO expansion, or the establishment of a NATO-like alliance, would be such an effective bulwark against the Chinese Communist Party. Secondly, we cover some of China's latest acts of maritime aggression against Taiwan and the Philippines, and Miles hosts the second installment of Hudson's conference on the 2005 Anti-cessation law. 

Miles Yu discusses Xi Jinping's military purges and China's principles of peaceful coexistence. They also delve into the CCP's repression of religious freedom in China, as highlighted in the State Department's report.

China is a destructive outlier in the global energy arena. Fifty-five percent of its power still comes from coal, and 17% comes from hydroelectric dams that generate as much geostrategic conflict as they do power. On the other hand, they are attempting to lead the world in electric vehicles and nuclear power. So how does the Chinese Communist Party plan to keep this strategy moving forward as  the countries demands skyrocket?For the inaugural episode of our new "Insider Interviews," host Miles Yu is joined by Hudson Senior Fellow Thomas Duesterberg to provide answers from his report on China's historical water struggles and solutions.  Read Tom's report titled The Global Impact of China’s Water and Related Environmental Problems. 

The Chinese Communist Party publicly threatened to use the death penalty against separatists who support and advocate for an independent Taiwan, Xi Jinping emphasized loyalty at a People's Liberation Army meeting to ensure that "the party controls the gun," and Vladimir Putin and Kim Jun Un signed a defense pact in Pyonyang to keep Xi on his toes in his own backyard.