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China Watch

The Epoch Times
China
United States
Taiwan
Chinese Communist Party
Xi Jinping
U.s.-China Relations
Trump Administration
Donald Trump
Belt and Road Initiative
National Security Strategy
Iran
U.s.-China Trade Relations
Western Hemisphere
Rare Earth Elements
The Epoch Times
Greenland
Indo-Pacific
South China Sea
Us-China Trade War
Japan

“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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A major anniversary of an international tribunal ruling passed over the weekend—one that the Chinese regime hates and has continuously violated for 10 years.

While many people are focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, another waterway that likely has mo... more

Terri Wu marks America's 250th birthday with a personal reflection on what freedom really meant to her as a Chinese immigrant.

She recalls the culture shock of her U.S. visa interview in Beijing, including an accidental slur that could have cost her... more

When China cut off rare earth exports to the United States, most rare earth companies scrambled to copy China's technology.

Curtis Wu, founder and CEO of Maglut Heavy Industries, had a different idea: steal a page from biotech instead.

Drawing on h... more

China controls the rare-earth chokepoint that nearly every modern industry depends on: from smartphones and EVs to missiles and fighter jets.

Rare earths are a tiny market—just $20-30 billion globally—yet they sit beneath trillions of dollars in dow... more

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Recent Guests

Curtis Wu
Founder and CEO
Maglut Heavy Industries
Episode: When Biotech Purifies Rare Earths—Outdeveloping China in Its Key Industry
Carl Coward
Co-founder and managing partner of Neoterra
Neoterra
Episode: Rare Knowledge About Rare Earths—the Hope, Solutions, and Imminent Threat
Nick Eftimiades
Seasoned expert with multiple decades in State/Defense and CIA
Independent security analyst
Episode: A Strange Email, a Five Eyes Warning, and the New Front Line of Chinese Espionage
Jim Lewis
Distinguished fellow at CEPA and advisor at CSIS
Center for European Policy Analysis; Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: A Strange Email, a Five Eyes Warning, and the New Front Line of Chinese Espionage
Piero Tozzi
Senior Director for China Policy at the America First Policy Institute
America First Policy Institute
Episode: How America Keeps Getting China Wrong—And How China Can Get It Right
Sal Mercogliano
Maritime historian
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Episode: ‘Sea Blind’ to China’s Threat, and Waking Up To It
Christopher Boding
Senior fellow at the Henry Jackson Society (UK)
Henry Jackson Society
Episode: Entangled Combat: The Chinese Style of Competition Washington Should Understand
Hui Ka-yan
Founder of Evergrande
Evergrande
Episode: Entangled Combat: The Chinese Style of Competition Washington Should Understand
Salvador Marco Galeano
Maritime historian
Canvale University
Episode: On Shadow Fleets, ‘Teapots,’ and Layered Approaches to Avoiding Sanctions

Host

Terri Wu
Host of China Watch (Epoch Times)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Excellent analysis on the latest big moves in China.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kate 1234
    2 months ago
  • Excellent and well-researched

    Phenomenal podcast with well-researched and timely information. It’s clear the team put in a lot of work into this and it’s not another generic and undifferentiated China content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    恩文昊
    United States7 months ago
  • Good, Reliable Information in a World of Useless Content

    Terri Wu and the Epoch Times team produce an excellent podcast that is not flashy with cultural news stories, but instead meaningful and important insights about China’s influence on the US and the world around as. She shares credible and unique information with a charming flare that I will adoringly refer to as “ethnic Americana.”

    If you are mature enough to be interested in news and information that are important, significant, and meaningful, give China Watch a try.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Godroxme
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unvarnished truth about China

    Few media outlets are willing to take on the tough subjects when it comes to China. Chinese tentacles reach around the world and the CCP often retaliates harshly against those entities that don’t toe the line.

    This podcast is bold and honest. Terry Woo will teach you a great deal about various subjects that involve China.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elliot F.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Light Shining Through

    This podcast shines light on China’s obfuscations. A valuable resource for those who seek geopolitical understanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Y2856Y
    United Statesa year ago

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Breezy but rigorous; a rare mix of storytelling and hard analysis.
Well-researched and timely, avoids fluff in favor of substance.
A must-listen for anyone tracking China's global moves and real-world implications.
Shines a light on China's obfuscations and strategy for a geopolitical audience.
Provides clear, actionable context for policymakers and investors alike.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

When Biotech Purifies Rare Earths—Outdeveloping China in Its Key Industry
Q: What is the realistic timeline for commercialization and how do you balance innovation with speed?
Curtis emphasizes moving as fast as possible given the technological race, acknowledging talent and societal engagement as bottlenecks, but arguing that a blend of high-speed execution with meaningful innovation can accelerate timelines beyond mere replication of China's model.
When Biotech Purifies Rare Earths—Outdeveloping China in Its Key Industry
Q: Can you start with how you discovered Rare Earth and when the idea to transfer your chemical separation expertise into this industry came about?
The concept emerged serendipitously in late 2024 as the US tariff and China's export controls highlighted a vulnerability in supply chains. Curtis Wu explains that his background in biotech inspired applying purification science to rare earths, evolving into a dedicated effort to build a fast, innovative US pathway that could outpace traditional methods.
Why a Once-Taboo Topic on China Is Now a US Bestseller
Q: Why did you choose to present this as a book rather than ongoing reporting or a documentary?
A book allows layering of deep context, multiple sources, and a coherent narrative over time, making it possible to organize complex evidence and provide an actionable, readable guide for readers to engage and advocate.
Why a Once-Taboo Topic on China Is Now a US Bestseller
Q: Can you tell me your personal experience and how you came to write about this issue?
I was exposed to compelling evidence in the mid-2000s, including whistleblower testimonies, which shifted my understanding and motivated me to document and explain the issue in a way accessible to a broad audience through a book.
Learning Machines or Machine Learning? How Education Shapes the U.S.–China Tech Race
Q: What differences did you notice when switching from a teacher-centered to a student-centered classroom?
In the U.S., classrooms encouraged dialogue and questioning, which fostered internal reasoning and exploring multiple options, whereas in China, students were conditioned to accept the teacher's authority and prioritize predefined problem-solving methods.

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

The show provides in-depth, policy- and economics-driven analyses of China's global influence, focusing on how Beijing's political economy, technology priorities, and strategic actions shape U.S. markets and geopolitics. Episodes commonly feature researchers, policymakers, journalists, and region specialists, exploring topics from forced organ harvesting and soft power to trade, education, Arctic strategy, and Middle East dynamics. It stands out for its direct stance on CCP strategies, firsthand reporting, and the inclusion of diverse expert perspectives to unpack complex international affairs for listeners who want actionable context for business, diplomacy, or research.

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China Watch launched a year ago and published 69 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on China Watch include:

1. Curtis Wu
2. Carl Coward
3. Nick Eftimiades
4. Jim Lewis
5. Piero Tozzi
6. Sal Mercogliano
7. Christopher Boding
8. Hui Ka-yan

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