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May 21, 2024 • 26min

The Putin-Xi Summit and Its Implications for the Region

Shane Leary and Miles Yu discuss the Putin-Xi summit, analyzing their joint statement, developing relationship, and Putin's visit to Harbin. They also preview Taiwan's Presidential inauguration, highlighting the complexities of Russo-Chinese relations, China's role in mediating the Ukraine crisis, and the threat of the Moscow-Beijing alliance on global stability.
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May 14, 2024 • 26min

Xi’s Plan to Divide the EU, and the CCP’s International E-commerce Scam

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Xi Jinping’s recent trip to France, Serbia, and Hungary, what the People’s Republic of China hoped to gain by engaging these specific countries, and how successful their European Union diplomacy has been. They then discuss a massive e-commerce scam network operating in China, which was recently uncovered in a report by the Guardian, Dei Zeit, and Le Monde.
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May 7, 2024 • 43min

Student Protests and the CCP, The Trump China Policy, and Apple Caves

Shane Leary and Miles Yu discuss comparisons between American campus protesters and China's Red Guard on social media. They delve into US-China relations under Trump, exploring potential changes in a second term. The conversation then shifts to Apple's decision to remove apps in China, touching on ethical considerations.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 41min

Recapping Blinken Visit, The Russia-China Axis, and Controversial EVs

Political commentator Shane Leary and Miles Yu discuss Secretary Antony Blinken's visit to China, China-US diplomacy differences, Russia-China relations, and the controversial Xiaomi SU7 electric car resembling the Porsche Taycan.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 24min

CCP's "Buy New Products" Campaign, Sports Cheating, and Credit Rating Drops

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.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 41min

45年后重评台湾关系法以及决定中共攻台四大因素

中国中心主任余茂春分析为什么"台湾关系法"远比被中共曲解的"三个公报"重要, 以及台湾关系法45周年之际的重新评估与展望, 决定中共武力攻台的四大因素和美台军事合作的必要和需改进之处.[English]Title: Reassessing the Taiwan Relations Act 45 years later and the 4 factors impacting China's decision to invade TaiwanDescription: In this episode for Chinese-speaking listeners, China Center's director Miles Yu explains why the Taiwan Relations Act is far more important than the Three Communiques that are often misinterpreted by the CCP. He also offers a new assessment of the Taiwan Relations Act 45 years later. Moreover, Miles analyzes the 4 factors impacting the CCP's decision to invade Taiwan and why it's imperative to improve and enhance U.S.-Taiwan military cooperation.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 32min

Taiwan Relations Act, Us-Japan Cooperation, and US Strategy Toward China

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the forthy-fifth anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. They then turn to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s state visit to Washington, and the resulting developments in the relationships among the United States, Japan, and the Philippines. Finally, they discuss why the Biden administration’s attempts at reconciliation and cooperation with China have failed, and where US strategy vis-à-vis China is heading.  
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Apr 10, 2024 • 46min

BONUS Episode: The Taiwan Relations Act at 45

Dr. Miles Yu discusses the Taiwan Relations Act's legal and military protections for Taiwan, the Act's historical context, salient limitations, and the need for potential revisions. Topics include the Act's impact on US-China relations, Taiwan's sovereignty, and the importance of balancing diplomatic relationships.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 30min

Taiwan Earthquake and Japan-Philippines Security Pact

Geopolitical expert Shane Leary and international relations expert Miles Yu discuss the recent Taiwan earthquake and security developments in the South China Sea. Topics include the impact of the earthquake, Japan's security pact with the Philippines, China's intimidation tactics in the Indo-Pacific region, and the evolution of defense alliances in response to China's threat.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 30min

XI Meets with Western Business Leaders, Boao Forum, and CCP Hacking

Shane Leary discusses Xi Jinping's meeting with Western business leaders, challenges in China's economic structure, Boao forum's declining relevance, and China's cyber espionage attempts on Western nations. The discussion also covers China's focus on state-owned enterprises, global dominance, and the influence of individuals on US-China relations.

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