In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the Supreme People’s Court ruling on mandatory social security payments for employees, and what this might reveal about the current state of China’s social welfare infrastructure. Next, he covers the recent collision of two Chinese naval vessels following aggressive maneuvers near the Scarborough Shoal, and how this fits into China’s evolving gray-zone operations and Indo-Pacific maritime strategy. Lastly, Miles revisits the Chinese Communist Party’s planned celebrations for the upcoming eightieth anniversary of victory in World War II, and weighs the potential impact of rising anti-Japanese sentiment against the current popular protest movements across China.
China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. 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.