China Watch

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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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Game Theory, Pain Points, and Economic Vulnerability—A Macro Investor’s Analysis of Trade War 2.0

It’s easy to say that another country is weak, vulnerable, or unable to win in a confrontation. But what about when those claims are backed up by concrete numbers? In this episode, Terri converses with Alexander Campbell, who has an extensive history in global macro investing and a penchant for analyzing both numbers and strategy. In his book “China Can’t Win,” he describes through various lenses, such as Game Theory methodology and hedge fund experience, how one can conclude that the Chinese Communist Party is more economically vulnerable than it’s letting on. Find more about this episode’s guest on Alexander Campbell’s Substack. Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. — Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com. Enjoyed this podcast? Follow China Watch for a peek behind the red curtain.

54 min
OCT 27

Temptation in The Pacific—The Hail Mary Plays in the U.S.–China Trade War

Desperate times call for desperate measures. And what may be the key to U.S.–China relations now and in the future is the temptation for both sides in the Pacific Ocean. Join Terri as she discusses the significance of the island of Taiwan, and how important it is to both the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Here’s a hint: It’s not about semiconductors. Find out what’s at stake for the future of both leaders and countries in this episode of “China Watch.” Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. — Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com. Enjoyed this podcast? Follow China Watch for a peek behind the red curtain.

25 min
OCT 20

‘Smiling Tiger, Warring Dragon’—Collateral Effects of Fighting Chinese Factions in US Markets

A hallmark of communist rule is constant internal struggle and infighting. And it’s not just person to person, it’s entire groups, like gang warfare hidden beneath the veneer of unification. And while knowing that fighting may be interesting in and of itself, those conflicts can now directly impact the money of Americans. Listen as Terri Wu describes who the factions are, and how they battle for territory and control, like martial artists in underground fighting rings, and most importantly, how those fights are impacting U.S. markets, and how China watchers can know what to keep their eyes peeled for. Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. — Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com. Enjoyed this podcast? Follow China Watch for a peek behind the red curtain.

24 min
OCT 14

Why China Is Attempting a Knockout Strike With Rare Earths

China has chosen to play hardball with the United States, using its biggest trade weapon—rare earths. Join Terri as she deciphers the sudden escalation in the U.S.–China trade war and Beijing’s motivation behind it. What does this mean for the U.S. tech sector? Why did it happen during the government shutdown? And will the U.S. response be enough? Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. — Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com. Enjoyed this podcast? Follow China Watch for a peek behind the red curtain.

20 min
OCT 6

Opening the Alaska Front—Civilian Facades and Strategic Moves

China has been encroaching on the distant coasts of Alaska, and the U.S. Coast Guard has been loud about it during the summer. Join Terri Wu as she analyzes what is happening in the far North, as nations jostle for both economic and military control of the Arctic Circle. Receding ice from longer seasons is making the frozen ocean viable for more consistent access, and China wants a piece. Listen to how the United States is responding, and why this frozen wasteland, or what lies beneath it, is so valuable. Included below is the link to the polar shipping routes promised in the episode: https://transportgeography.org/contents/chapter1/transportation-and-space/polar-shipping-routes/ The names of the five most significant ports along Russia’s Arctic coastline are Murmansk, Sabetta, Arkhangelsk, Tiksi, and Uzhden. Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. — Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com. Enjoyed this podcast? Follow China Watch for a peek behind the red curtain.

23 min
SEP 30

A Cartel’s Best Friend—The Insidious System Maximizing Narcotics Profits

Chinese money laundering networks (CMLN) put about $2 trillion of illicit money back into the global financial system each year, according to John Cassara, a former Treasury special agent and the author of “China-Specified Unlawful Activities: CCP Inc., Transnational Crime and Money Laundering.” That’s on par with Russia’s GDP, which is the 11th largest in the world. Think of how much underlying crime $2 trillion of money laundering can support annually. Join Terri to explore the brief history of CMLNs, their potential threat to U.S. national security, and hear experts’ recommendations on the next steps. Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. — Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com. Enjoyed this podcast? Follow China Watch for a peek behind the red curtain.

30 min
SEP 23

How China’s Hidden Debt Still Holds the Key to Its Economic Recovery

It’s one thing when massive debt is public for the world to see and know. But what happens when mountains of debt are secretly issued and traded under the table? That’s what Terri is looking at this week: how China’s secret local-government finance industry is keeping the entire economy bound together, in terms of both keeping it afloat and holding it back. Where does it come from? What does it do? And what does it mean for the rest of the people in China, and even the world looking in from the outside? The video post mentioned in the show: https://x.com/whyyoutouzhele/status/1960869950333083801 Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. — Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com. Enjoyed this podcast? Follow China Watch for a peek behind the red curtain.

24 min
SEP 16

The Woman Cloaked in White—How a Regime Drives Its Citizens to Emigrate

The COVID pandemic lockdowns may feel like a long-gone memory at this point. But for today’s guest, it was a major event that triggered her decision to leave her motherland, perhaps for good. Join Terri as she talks with Elena Yan, a former government worker in China. Her work mandated her to join the legions of the white-clad men and women who forced daily COVID tests on her fellow citizens. That, and more, drove Elena’s decision to leave. Terri learns just how common Elena’s experience is among the greater populace under the regime’s control. Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. — Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com. Enjoyed this podcast? Follow China Watch for a peek behind the red curtain.

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Good, Reliable Information in a World of Useless Content

Aug 23

Godroxme

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.
Unvarnished truth about China

Aug 12

Elliot F.

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.
Light Shining Through

May 13

Y2856Y

This podcast shines light on China’s obfuscations. A valuable resource for those who seek geopolitical understanding.
A Must-listen podcast in this climate

Apr 24

Dk12774

This podcast is so good and informative, given the trade war and tariffs. Very much needed factual information and easy to understand