In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu tracks the backlash over statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Japan’s defense policy regarding Taiwan, and what motivates Beijing’s unique outrage. Second, Miles follows up on the Kuomintang (KMT) party elections last month in Taiwan, during which former KMT lawmaker Cheng Li-wun took over party leadership, and unpacks what this means for the party’s platform moving forward. Lastly, Miles comments on recent political analysis from the New York Times addressing the duality of the Chinese state—one that appears outwardly strong, but faces internal struggles and that may tell us a different story from the perspective of individual Chinese citizens.
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.