Miles sits down with Dr. Steven Quay, Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute as well as the Founder and CEO of Atossa Therapeutics, Inc., to discuss the evolving landscape of emerging technology and AI-enabled biological warfare operations. With the increased potential for integrated dual-use technology in hybridized warfare tactics, the international community must develop counterstrategies to prevent the proliferation of biothreats and biological weapons, and adequately prepare for future military and public health crises. The conversation pulls from the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, provides an assessment of the current capabilities of dual-use biothreats within China’s military doctrine, and critiques the current lack of global governance infrastructure to regulate AI-enabled biotechnologies. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. 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.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the latest developments surrounding the US-China TikTok deal that reached a proposed framework for the US to secure protections for American user data in the hands of Oracle Corp. including algorithm management, application development, and source code review. Next, Miles reviews President Trump's move to impose a fee for US companies on all new H1-B visa petitions, and what this move means for Beijing's planned rollout for their new K visa program. Lastly, Miles unpacks the recent bid by the Trump administration to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, and how this move relates to larger US strategic interests to secure a regional foothold to counter increased Chinese influence and military mobilization. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. 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.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the recent anti-corruption movement and Gen Z protests that ousted former Prime Minister Oli and government officials, and examine China's role in the transition to the new interim government. Next, Miles breaks down the latest from US-China trade talks in Madrid, as the US seeks to advance the TikTok divestiture and framework for a bilateral trade deal, while China seeks to avoid further tariffs related to purchases of Russian oil. Lastly, Miles unpacks the historical data breach from China's Great Firewall that compromised highly confidential and protected information regarding the CCP's extensive exports of censorship and surveillance technology to foreign countries.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu breaks down last week’s eightieth anniversary celebrations for victory in WWII and the PLA military parade held in Beijing. The first part of the discussion focuses on the politics, dialogue between foreign leaders in attendance, and international community response to the parade; the second focuses on the content of the parade, including the advanced weapons showcase, and the PLA's modernization efforts; and finally, Miles comments on the anti-CCP demonstration in Chongqing, and the significance of this protest within the context of the anniversary celebrations.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks President Trump's recent announcement that the US would receive 600,000 Chinese students to attend American universities and colleges, and the impact this will have on established US national security policy to counter CCP influence in US academia. Next, Miles comments on Xi Jinping's recent message to President Zelensky for celebration of Ukraine's independence day, and details the context behind the exchange following last week's summit of European leaders in DC and Zelensky's comments regarding China's potential participation in conflict resolution procedures. Lastly, Miles revisits the latest report from the China Center, China After Communism: Preparing for a Post-CCP China, highlighting the public response and widespread reception now a month out from the initial release.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu tracks Xi Jinping's recent visit to Tibet to mark the sixtieth anniversary of CCP rule in Tibet, and the significance behind this trip and planned celebrations in particular. Next, Miles unpacks President Zelensky's statement excluding China from participating as an international security guarantor in any potential negotiated agreement that would bring an end to the current conflict, and details China's record of financial and material support for the Russian invasion since 2022. Lastly, Miles revisits the eightieth anniversary celebrations and military parade planned for September 3rd in Beijing, which include a featured showcase and display of the PLA's modernization efforts.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the Supreme People’s Court ruling on mandatory social security payments for employees, and what this might reveal about the current state of China’s social welfare infrastructure. Next, Miles covers the recent collision of two Chinese naval vessels following aggressive maneuvers near the Scarborough Shoal, and how this fits into China’s evolving grey-zone operations and Indo-Pacific maritime strategy. Lastly, Miles revisits the CCP’s planned celebrations for the upcoming 80th anniversary of victory in WWII, and weighs the potential impact of rising anti-Japanese sentiment against the current popular protest movements across China.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu breaks down the latest round of trade talks between the US and China as both sides agree to a 90-day extension for continued negotiations toward a potential trade deal. Next, Miles covers the rising public outrage in Sichuan province over local law enforcement’s alleged mishandling of a violent school bullying incident in Jiangyou City. Lastly, Miles comments on the rising anti-Japanese sentiment across China that coincides with the 80th anniversary of Japanese surrender ending WWII in the Pacific. 

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the latest reports from the ongoing mass flooding across parts of northern China and outside Beijing, and compares the local government response to the early warning system failures due to national level policies. Next, Miles unpacks the latest round of US tariffs, and the reasoning behind the variable tariff rate strategy as the current administration looks to address the foreign trade imbalance. Lastly, Miles comments on the ongoing investigation into embezzlements allegations against "CEO monk" and Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin. 

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the latest report from Hudson Institute's China Center, China after Communism: Preparing for a Post-CCP China, and highlights key findings and analysis regarding a potential collapse of centralized authority in China. Next, Miles unpacks the latest updates following Taiwan's Recall Election, and what the results mean for the next round of elections in August and Taiwan's democratic process. Lastly, Miles looks back at the protest movements across China since the beginning of this year and discusses the impact these movements have on China's social stability and CCP regime legitimacy. 

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews Taiwan's ten-day long Han Kuang military exercise, involving civilian drills and military training to prepare for a potential invasion and counter ongoing PLA gray zone operations. Next, Miles covers the "800 Brother" story trending across Chinese social media and internet forums as the popular worker wage movements maintain their current momentum on a national scale. Lastly, Miles digs into China's reported 5.2% GDP growth over the second quarter of this year, and examines the historical efficacy of China's National Bureau of Statistics' economic analysis and reporting. 

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses Chinese Communist Party's 100-million-member milestone, what this means for China, and whether the declining annual membership growth rates indicate concerning trends about the future health of the Party. Next, Miles comments on Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit with European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas, including the Foreign Minister's candid comments from a closed-door meeting that revealed China's stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine is more one-sided than previous official Party statements have publicly indicated. Lastly, Miles tests the myth of China's consumer consumption crisis and unpacks the nuanced relationship between China's selective consumer spending and current income disparities.

Miles sits down with Joe Gebbia, Sr., founder and CEO of State Shield, an organization on the frontlines of countering CCP influence across US state and local governments. They discuss a wide range of issues vital to supporting state and local legislatures to protect their citizens and infrastructure, including State Shield’s origins, mission and current projects, and the importance of preserving American interests at the sub-national level.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the latest round of PLA purges officially released by the National People’s Congress, including high-level Central Military Commission official Miao Hua, and what this means for CCP bureaucratic and cadre politics. Next, Miles forecasts the upcoming BRICS and QUAD summits, and the importance of collective dialogue to address current global security issues and ongoing conflicts. Lastly, Miles comments on the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Qingdao, including geopolitical analysis of the SCO’s legitimacy among member nations and implications for the future of the organization under China’s leadership.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, and what impact this may have on China's strategic objectives for Iran and larger policy implications for regional relations in the Middle East. Next, Miles unpacks the latest news from the G7 Summit held in Canada as the member nations discuss China's non-market policies and unfair business practices. Lastly, we discuss the recent PLA Navy operation involving two aircraft carriers sailing east of the first island chain in the Indo-Pacific, and how the US and its allies may look to respond under the new strategic policy shift to deter Chinese maritime aggression.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu comments on the ongoing Trump-Musk dispute, and what impact this may have on future US-China dialogue and high-level trade talks between Beijing and Washington. Next, Miles examines China's EV industry as comments from Great Wall Motor CEO, Wei Jianjun, raise concerns over a potential emerging BYD debt crisis and draw parallels to the Evergrande real estate crisis. Lastly, we discuss the outcome of South Korea's presidential election, and highlight the key points of interest in President-elect Lee's foreign policy goals for both the US and China.