China Insider

China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

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Episodes

China Insider | Kim-Xi Summit, KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun’s US Visit, China’s Sports Industry

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers President Xi Jinping’s high-profile state visit to North Korea last week, detailing the bilateral conversations held between Xi and Kim and stated outcomes, and compares this visit to Xi’s previous meetings with Presidents Trump and Putin. Next, Miles circles back on KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun’s two-week visit to the US, and highlights key meetings and statements from her public engagements. Finally, Miles reviews the current state of China’s ...

Jun 16, 2026•34 min•Ep. 185

China Insider | 37th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square, China’s Declining Economic Growth Rate, CCP Coercion in US Academia

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu observes the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, and discusses how families of the victims plan to honor their loved ones both in mainland China and abroad despite CCP censorship. Next, Miles reports on China’s continued economic woes as growth rates have declined over the past few months, and assess renewed calls for CCP intervention to spark stimulus and address increasing concerns. Finally, Miles reviews an investigative report ...

Jun 09, 2026•38 min•Ep. 184

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