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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.

5H AGO

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.

23 min
4D AGO

The US–China AI Race to Dominance

The AI race is the defining aspect of the U.S.–China competition, similar to the previous Space Race between the United States and the former Soviet Union. Rather than a competition in space, the AI race is happening around us in our daily lives more than many of us realize. Join Terri as she unpacks the high stakes of the U.S.–China contest and the key drivers that will determine the winner. This episode also shares viewpoints from leading experts in the field whom she spoke to during the recent AI+ Expo in Washington. 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
JUN 3

US-China Breakup: It’s Getting Personal

The new visa policy for Chinese international students marks another major shift in the U.S.-China decoupling. It’s getting personal. The potential impact is way bigger than tariffs. It’s also personal for host Terri Wu because she came to America as a Chinese student. There’s a lot to unpack: national security concerns, personal concerns, and emotional reactions. The count of Chinese students in the United States began with 52 in 1978. Five years after that, it increased to 100,000. Today it's about 277,000. Allowing Chinese students to study in the U.S. was part of the “People’s War” strategy deployed by Deng Xiaoping. One expert, John Lenczowski, a former senior official in President Ronald Reagan’s National Security Council, said there are 25,000 Chinese intelligence collectors in Silicon Valley alone. Join Terri as she explores the historical—and the emotional—aspects of the complex relationship between the United States and China, and by extension, the people of the two countries. Related report: Targeting Military Installations, IP Theft: A Look at Criminal Cases Involving Chinese Students (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.

28 min
MAY 27

How to Decipher Propaganda: A Conversation With Former Chinese Propaganda Artist

He created propaganda by painting Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong’s portraits. He studied in America to try to figure out a way to help China’s economy. But with free access to information in the West, he realized that his world views were not grounded in reality—they were shaped by the regime’s propaganda, which he now calls a mass “brainwashing project.” Li Shaomin, professor of international business at Old Dominion University in Virginia, lived through China’s communist propaganda and outgrew it. He shares his intriguing life story of how he deciphered Chinese propaganda—narrative by narrative. Related Article: How the Chinese Regime Uses YouTube to Influence Americans (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.

19 min
MAY 20

Humanoid Robots to Be Mass-Produced in China, 10,000 Units Deployed by 2027

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang once said that humanoid robots are the only AI product that can scale because they can do what humans do. The sector is on the cusp of mass production this year. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may produce more than 10,000 units by 2027. One unit has already joined the police force, patrolling the streets in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. The CCP is also developing AI weapons that are increasingly capable of making their own decisions. Which company is supplying the CCP with the chips it needs to fuel its AI race? Some analysts think it’s Huawei, the Chinese smartphone company banned by the first Trump administration in 2019. Listen as Terri unpacks China’s AI landscape. 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. Enjoyed this podcast? Follow China Watch for a peek behind the red curtain.

16 min
MAY 14

The ‘Art’ of the CCP Deal

In this bonus episode, we’re not just going to rehash tariffs—we’ve heard enough of that. We’re going to talk about the scheming of China’s negotiators. This topic is so significant that I rushed to talk to my favorite experts. So, how should we understand communist-Chinese deal-making? Join us as we lay out Beijing’s “Art of the Deal.” 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.

15 min
MAY 13

A Simple Trick to Measure the True State of Chinese Economy

In June, another 12 million students in China will graduate from college. About 7 million of them will enter the job market, and the remainder will pursue advanced studies. The influx of new workers is expected to strain a job market already defined by a high youth unemployment rate. As a consequence, fewer young people are getting married in China—they cannot afford to. Many of them have to rely on their parents, who are also facing their own economic challenges. Meanwhile, Beijing hasn’t been transparent about its economic data. How do we know where China is heading, and what we should be on high alert for? Here’s the trick to understanding China’s data. Let’s look at metrics that are harder to lie about. 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
MAY 6

It's Depression or Deal Time for China

Exports made up one-third of China’s economic growth last year. If Beijing doesn’t resolve its tariff standoff with the United States soon, it will lose tens of millions of jobs. That will drive China’s economy into depression, experts say. Listen for more details that the Chinese regime doesn’t want you to know. 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

“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.