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.

4D AGO

Breaking Borders: How Chinese Citizens Are Fighting Back CCP Oppression

Two Chinese Americans visiting China are stuck there due to exit bans that the regime imposed on them, according to recent news reports. Exit bans are just one physical manifestation of the omnipresent controls that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) imposes on society. The term “exit ban” in Chinese has many layers of meaning. Join Terri for an analysis of what these are and how Chinese people are fighting back against the CCP’s invisible prison. 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.

26 min
JUL 22

To Disrupt A Mafia: How A 20-Year-Strategy Is Collapsing

From a cultural perspective, Americans are quite different from the people of China, whether it’s in daily habits or how they interact with others. But in a very special way, there's one group of Americans that is similar to mainland Chinese: the New Yorkers. It has to do with how they understand business. And because Chinese mainlanders and New Yorkers intuitively know what it takes to strike deals, one particular man from New York seems to be piercing through the Chinese Communist Party’s trade tactics—simply by being himself. Join Terri for an analysis of why President Donald Trump has a unique perspective in handling the Chinese regime, and why the new stablecoins law pulls the rug from under the CCP and puts it on the defensive. 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.

17 min
JUL 15

The Evolving Trade War—A New Battlefield Opens Between US and China

Tariffs have yet to be finalized, but the U.S.-China trade war has moved on from them. And perhaps very different from what you hear from the legacy media, the Trump administration’s tariffs haven’t been a failure—they have set a whole new precedent. Behind the hustle and bustle of tit-for-tat tariffs, the global trade order has undergone a fundamental shift. Meanwhile, a new battlefield for financial dominance in the world is opening up right before our eyes. Join Terri as she analyzes what’s next and how both countries are making their moves. 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
JUL 8

Taking the ‘Rare’ out of Rare Earths: A Path to Western Independence

Rare earths have become a strategic weapon in China's trade arsenal. That situation is by design, as the Chinese regime uses its supply-chain monopoly to influence worldwide trade. How did we arrive at this point with such a heavy reliance on China? What were some of the past struggles to break free from China's control over rare earths? Now, the United States is moving once again to build a domestic rare-earth supply chain. Will it succeed? And what makes it different this time? How do we know we will prevail this time? Join Terri for a deep dive into the ever-changing supply-chain standoff. 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.

22 min
JUL 1

Shockwaves Reach the ‘Rising East’—U.S. Bombing of Iran Rattles Confidence in Beijing

The U.S. bunker-busters that ended the 12-day war in Iran sent metaphorical shockwaves all the way to the Far East. The Chinese regime’s rhetoric has long been that of a “rising East” and “declining West.” But these strikes have flipped that narrative on its head. The sudden and decisive action of the United States may have taken the wind out of the Chinese Communist Party’s sails. The Chinese have one word—勢 (Shì)—for momentum or posture. But the character also carries further meaning: it’s the mystical luck that one needs to command the world. Join Terri as she analyzes how the complex moving pieces in this short conflict have shifted the geopolitical landscape for both the United States and China, as their complicated relationship continues to go through abrupt but meaningful changes. Related Report: The Secret 15-Year Plan Behind US Strikes on Iran (Read)How Iran War Exposed Limits of Chinese Influence in Region (Read) 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
JUN 24

Chinese Economic Warfare: Past and Present

Everyone knows that history often repeats itself. Today, we’ll look at a case where people are actively seeking to repeat history. Nearly 3,000 years ago, a famous chancellor in China successfully used trade to expand the power and territory of his state. Today, the Chinese communist regime has borrowed strategy from the same playbook. How China has used its rare earths trump card may reveal the regime’s major weakness. 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.

17 min
JUN 17

Experiencing Un-Brainwashing: How a Former Propaganda Expert Changed My Perspective

Back in May, I spoke with Professor Li Shaomin, a painter who created propaganda for the Chinese communist regime, including portraits of former leader Mao Zedong. I hoped he would help me resolve my emotional dilemma mentioned several episodes ago in “U.S.-China Breakup: It’s Getting Personal.” When the Trump administration began revoking Chinese student visas earlier this month, my identity as a Chinese-American was shaken to the core. So I asked Professor Li to help me understand why I was having this reaction. Well, he’s back on the show. And what he told me was beyond my expectations. He demystified CCP propaganda for me by speaking of his own experience, and helped me identify its residual effects still within me, and granted me more inner freedom. He also has advice for Americans who want to help their Chinese friends navigate this new era of U.S.–China conflict. 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.

41 min
JUN 14

Why China Will Stay Behind US in AI Development: Ethan Tu, Taiwan AI Labs

Welcome to an extra episode of China Watch. In this interview with AI expert Ethan Tu, we talked about the natural divergence between the AI supply chains led by the United States and China. How much of our impression of China’s AI leadership is shaped by Chinese propaganda? How has China redefined the game to look like it’s ahead of U.S.? And what are the hidden ideological and technical risks in China’s AI products? Here’s how that conversation went. Read the full transcript here. 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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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