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China Watch

The Epoch Times
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“China Watch” is a weekly deep dive that pulls back the curtains on one of the world's most enigmatic powers. Join Epoch Times contributor Terri Wu as she deciphers where China is headed next and how its politics, technology, and business affect Americans.

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Recent Guests

Alex Liao
China expert
Episode: Succession—the CCP Edition
Mike Sun
Adviser to Americans doing business in China for decades
Episode: Succession—the CCP Edition
Stephen Nagy
Professor of politics and international studies at International Christian University and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
International Christian University
Episode: Japan’s Red Line on Taiwan, and Why Its China Trade Boom May Not Last, ft. Stephen Nagy
Christopher Ecclestone
Mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company
Hallgarten & Company
Episode: China's Rare Earth Control Is Fading—How We'll Know When It's Over
Travis Gillmore
White House reporter with the Epoch Times
Epoch Times
Episode: The Honeytrap That Reached Capitol Hill: Fang Fang, Swalwell, and China's Election Playbook
General Yu
Former dean, Political Warfare College, Taiwan National Defense University
Taiwan Military/Academia
Episode: The Million-Dollar Question: Will Taiwan Fight If Mainland China Invades?
Kitsch Liao
Associate director, Atlantic Council Global China Hub
Atlantic Council
Episode: The Million-Dollar Question: Will Taiwan Fight If Mainland China Invades?
Qi Leyi
Senior media figure and military commentator based in Taiwan
Taiwan media/defense commentary
Episode: Could China Cut Off Taiwan? War Games Test the Scenario
Shen Ming-shih
Fellow at Taiwan's Institute for National Defense and Security Research
Institute for National Defense and Security Research (Taiwan)
Episode: Could China Cut Off Taiwan? War Games Test the Scenario

Host

Terri Wu
Washington-based freelance reporter covering education and China-related issues

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Very good information and overview of China under the CCP, and how it functions both domestically and internationally.

    Podchaser
    5
    brothermoon
    11 hours ago
  • Outstanding

    Brilliant and evenhanded treatment of the threat posed by growing Chinese belligerence towards Europe and the greater liberal West.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • China Watch

    This podcast is my go-to source for factual insights into China’s relationship with the rest of the world and how to understand the implications for the fast-paced and challenging environment we live in today. Please keep up this good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosie440
    Canada3 months ago
  • Awakening!

    I had no idea how we ( the US) were so blind to maritime shipping!! Amazing awakening reporting here!

    Blessings to you all

    Keep up the awakening work!!

    Adding length, possibly long form discussions, on any topic you and your team engage with is more than welcome by me and many many more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doc JohnWalter
    United States4 months ago
  • Gem

    Terri Wu is smart, sassy and insightful. Grateful to find a source seeking to tell the truth about China. One of the best shows by the Epoch Times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy-E
    United States4 months ago

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Some listeners appreciate the willingness to address difficult subjects and say they would welcome longer discussions.
Listeners value detailed explanations of trade, maritime security, and geopolitical developments.
Reviews describe the coverage as well researched, timely, and useful for understanding China's influence abroad.
Listeners praise Terri Wu's insightful, engaging delivery and distinctive reporting style.

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Succession—the CCP Edition
Q: So who's the front-runner?
Alex Liao identifies Premier Li Qiang as a possible front-runner, saying Xi sees him as loyal while other factions may find him relatively acceptable.
Succession—the CCP Edition
Q: So who leaked the story?
Alex Liao thinks it came from Beijing, arguing that Chinese security officials controlled access to the room and that the report could signal to party officials that Xi Jinping's health was failing.
Japan’s Red Line on Taiwan, and Why Its China Trade Boom May Not Last, ft. Stephen Nagy
Q: Do you think the booming trade is temporary, or is it going to eventually maybe come back and soothe the political side?
Nagy expects the trade boom to fade as China develops industries that compete with foreign suppliers and becomes less reliant on Japanese technology, investment, and expertise. For now, Japanese companies remain important to Chinese employment and production.
Japan’s Red Line on Taiwan, and Why Its China Trade Boom May Not Last, ft. Stephen Nagy
Q: How are people in Japan, in government and more broadly, watching the run of U.S.-China summits? Is the feeling closer to reassurance or worry?
Nagy says Japan is concerned that an unpredictable Trump-Xi relationship could produce agreements that harm Japanese economic security or leave Taiwan exposed. Japan is deeply integrated with China through trade and cannot simply decouple.
China's Rare Earth Control Is Fading—How We'll Know When It's Over
Q: What if Beijing squeezes the real-earth market, but nothing happens?
Ecclestone explains that the price perception and downstream demand, especially EVs and magnets, can erode China's market power even while Beijing pursues export controls and capacity discipline; the market could eventually tolerate higher Western production if volumes rise enough to offset any single-market leverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About China Watch

What is China Watch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly reporting and analysis examine how China's politics, security decisions, technology ambitions, and economic choices affect the United States and its partners. Host Terri Wu combines narrative explainers and on-the-ground reporting with interviews, historical context, policy analysis, and practical discussion of issues such as Taiwan, trade, supply chains, artificial intelligence, and regional security.

Guests include academics, defense and security specialists, policy researchers, journalists, and market experts. The coverage connects developments inside China with their consequences for business, diplomacy, and national security, often tracing the institutions and incentives behind the headlines. Its distinctive approach pairs deta... more

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1. Alex Liao
2. Mike Sun
3. Stephen Nagy
4. Christopher Ecclestone
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6. General Yu
7. Kitsch Liao
8. Qi Leyi

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