Tag: China Insider

China Over Coffee: A Conversation With Tiffany Meier on China–Russia Ties and Chinese Law Warfare

Welcome to a special episode of China Insider! I had the chance to speak with Tiffany Meier, host of China in Focus on NTD. We discussed two important issues in recent days in China. First, we dove into how Russia and China’s recent summit just before the Olympic Games is bringing two powers together against…


US-India Relationship: Brahma Chellaney on India’s Role in Deterring Chinese Military Aggression

India is fighting against Chinese military aggression. An ongoing border dispute with the Chinese Communist Party is drawing the South Asian nation closer to the United States. A new Indo-Pacific plan from the Biden administration calls for more cooperation with India. What are the key reasons to do so? I am joined by Brahma Chellaney,…


Rep. Hartzler’s Bill to Ban CCP Members and Family From US Colleges; China’s Russia Problem

Did Russia lie to China about their friendship? Has China realized it’s being played? We outline how the rapid development in eastern Ukraine is shifting the Russia-China relationship. And I’m joined by Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) to discuss her bill to ban Chinese communist officials’ children from attending American schools. How would this bill limit…


Olympic Misery: 14 Negative Test for Vincent Zhou; News on Chained Mother Censored and Police Dispatched

The Olympics closing ceremony is overshadowed by misery. A U.S. athlete was barred from entry despite negative COVID tests. Athletes are returning home and can speak their minds freely. One German gold winner says “she is never going back.” One former medalist from Latvia tells me his experience with the team in Beijing. This is…


Huawei Telecom Built Near US Nuclear Facilities: Interview With ‘Wireless Wars’ Author Jonathan Pelson

China, in its global ambition, seeks to control the latest in technology. Huawei has been the forefront fighter of China’s 5G plan. Together, they want to dominate the global 5G movement, and in turn, make China the strongest in the world. That was the plan until the United States banned its activities and destroyed its…


How Ancient Chinese Strategies Can Apply to US-China Showdowns

How do ancient military and Confucius writings in China help win wars and manage a country? And how has the modern world adapted these strategies? In particular, in the U.S.-China relationship, strategic development is very important. I spoke with Morgan Deane, author of the new book, “Beyond Sun-Tzu: Classical Chinese Debates on War and Statecraft.”…


Chained Mother of Eight Striking China’s Societal Moral Limits—Feat. China Experts

A chained mother is taking China by storm. Her devastating story as a human trafficking victim is earthshattering for the Chinese regime. Things are getting out of hand as her story is drawing more attention than the Olympics. We dive into what is really happening to her, and why there is a big chance this…


What Did China Gain From Hosting the Olympics, and Did Their Political Stunt Work?

Starbucks is in trouble. An employee allegedly kicked out a group of policemen. Chinese netizens are using the chance to defend their country, and the Chinese state media is weighing in. Is it time for us to reflect on the decision to let China host the Winter Games? With the horrible human rights abuses in…


Assessing Biden’s Indo-Pacific Plan Against China With Zack Cooper; Bryan Clark Weighs in on Taiwan

The Biden administration releases its Asia plan. A new focus at a time of Russia-US tension. From keeping the Pacific free and open to boosting alliances with Japan and India. What are the key takeaways from this plan? And are there any wishful thoughts involved? Today we invite Zack Cooper to discuss Biden’s Indo-Pacific strategy….


China Using COVID-19 to Prevent Athletes From Competing? Jordan Schachtel Weighs In on Olympic Measures

We explore how a sporting event explodes into geopolitics. The tension between China and South Korea is reaching a tipping point. At the dawn of the Korean presidential election, the anti-Chinese Communist Party sentiment was at an all-time high. We explore how that is impacting the U.S.-China relationship, and where South Korea places itself. And…