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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
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U.s.-China Trade Relations
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Rare Earth Elements
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Artificial Intelligence
South China Sea
Us-China Trade War

“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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Chinese artificial intelligence is making another push for world leadership. But the actual value of the services may be exaggerated and tailored to look good, misleading users on the ability to deliver practical results at the tempting, low prices b... more

A sacked Chinese hydroelectric executive. A shocking death toll. A leaked analysis of what a full collapse of the Three Gorges Dam would look like.

Record rainfall has caused a dam collapse in southern China. At the same time, the situation for nort... more

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is all in with his gamble on artificial intelligence. AI will have to perform magic by pulling China’s economy out of its current downward spiral and helping Beijing overtake Washington’s global primacy.

Xi is directing dom... more

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

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Recent Guests

Mike Sun
Advisor who has advised American investors in China for decades
Episode: Xi Is All In on AI. Can China’s Economy Fund That?
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
Unspecified in episode
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

Host

Terri Wu
Host of the show; Epoch Times contributor focused on China analysis

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • 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
    Canada6 days 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 States15 days 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 States21 days ago
  • Excellent analysis on the latest big moves in China.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kate 1234
    3 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 States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and expert guests that illuminate geopolitical and economic dynamics.
A clear, fact-driven take on complex China-related topics that's valuable for decision-makers.
The episodes are credible, rigorous, and focused on substantive issues rather than sensationalism.

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#234
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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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A weekly deep dive into China's politics, technology, and global impact, with a focus on how policy shifts, economic dynamics, and strategic competition shape the U.S. and the world. Episodes frequently explore topics like AI policy, supply chains, maritime power, rare earths, capital controls, espionage, and geopolitical flashpoints, often featuring expert guests who dissect complex developments for business leaders and decision-makers. The show stands out for its high-signal analysis, connections across policy, industry, and security, and for presenting nuanced takes on how China's strategy might unfold and affect markets, technology leadership, and global governance.

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1. Mike Sun
2. Curtis Wu
3. Carl Coward
4. Nick Eftimiades
5. Jim Lewis
6. Piero Tozzi
7. Sal Mercogliano
8. Christopher Boding

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