For the first time ever, a Japanese destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait, and on the same day, Australian and New Zealand naval vessels sailed together through the disputed waterway, too. Miles Yu gives the background behind the strait’s importance for setting the tone with regard to international partnership against Chinese aggression. Second, in light of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s trip to the United States, we ask Miles about the Russia-Ukraine War’s current state, specifically through the lens of how China sees and fuels the conflict. Lastly, we profile the newly elected prime minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba.
China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by 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.