China Insider

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.

Miles Yu, recently visited Taiwan with a delegation from Hudson Institute, and Shane Leary discuss their trip to Taiwan, followed by the violation of religious freedom in Xinjiang and the Chinese stock market crash, exploring the impact on investors and the need for China to become more democratic and market-oriented.

Newly discovered DARPA grant proposal strengthens lab-leak theory of COVID-19 origin. Discussion on high-level meeting between US and Chinese officials. Analysis of competition between Apple and Huawei in Chinese market. Smartphone preferences in China, including Chinese officials' preference for iPhones despite government directives.

Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the international response to the Taiwanese election and its implications for Taiwan's global standing. They also analyze Chinese Premier Li Qiang's attempts to woo elites at Davos, and the lack of credibility in China's economic figures. The podcast concludes with a discussion on China's alarming ranking as the worst country for jailing journalists and its impact on press freedom globally.

Shane Leary discusses Taiwan's election results and the implications for the country. Miles Yu analyzes US-China relations and Liu Jianchao's visit with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. They also talk about corruption in the PLA and its impact on China's military capability.

Discussion on upcoming Taiwan elections, China's Zhongzhi bankruptcy and its implications for corruption in the economy, predictions for China in 2024 including its financial situation, global outreach, and emerging narratives.

This podcast discusses Xi Jinping's commemoration of Mao Zedong's birthday, China's role in supporting Russia in Ukraine and Hamas in Gaza, and the recent shakeup in the People's Liberation Army leadership.

The podcast discusses Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam and the United States-China rivalry, the Chinese Communist Party's analysis of China's economic crisis, recent spats between the China Coast Guard and Philippine sailors, the strategic significance of the Indo-China railroad communication line, and the potential for major conflict in the South China Sea.

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.