The World Reacts to William Lai, Li Qiang at Davos, and Imprisoned Journalists
Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the overwhelming international diplomatic response to the 2024 Taiwanese election, and what this means for Taiwan's place on the global stage. They then turn to C...
23 Jan 202424min
Taiwan Election Results, Liu Jianchao in Washington, and Corruption in the PLA
Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) victory in the Taiwanese presidential election, and what this means for Taiwan going forward. They then discuss PRC Minis...
16 Jan 202431min
Taiwan Elections, Zhongzhi Bankruptcy, and Predictions for 2024
Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the upcoming presidential election in Taiwan. They then turn to China's latest economic woes, reflecting on the recent bankruptcy filing of China's largest "shado...
9 Jan 202428min
CCP Commemorates Mao, China’s Role in Ukraine and Gaza in 2024, and More PLA Shakeups
This week’s China Insider discusses the reasons and calculations behind Xi Jinping’s lavish celebration of the 130th birthday of Mao Zedong, the former Chinese Communist Party dictator, on December 26...
4 Jan 202421min
Xi in Vietnam, the CCP's Economic Planning, and Tension in the South China Sea
Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam and the pivotal role Vietnam plays in the United States–China rivalry. They then discuss a recent meeting of the Chinese Commu...
19 Dec 202321min
Human Rights, Credit Downgrading, and Hong Kong Elections
Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reflect on the legacy of human rights abuses in the People’s Republic of China. They then di...
12 Dec 202325min
Kissinger's Legacy, Discourse Dominance, and the Taiwan Election
Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the legacy of Henry Kissinger, China's attempts to dominate narratives through "discourse dominance," and the upcoming 2024 presidential election in Taiwan.
5 Dec 202327min
A New Respiratory Outbreak, Indo-Pacific Tensions, and the White Paper Movement
Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the mysterious outbreak of a new respiratory virus in China, escalating tensions between the People’s Republic of China and the Philippine government over the Sec...
28 Nov 202322min
