In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu breaks down last week’s eightieth anniversary celebrations for victory in World War II and the People’s Liberation Army military parade in Beijing. The first part of the discussion focuses on the politics, dialogue between foreign leaders in attendance, and the international community’s response to the parade. The second focuses on the content of the parade, including the advanced weapons showcase and the PLA’s modernization efforts. Finally, Miles comments on the anti–Chinese Communist Party demonstration in Chongqing and the significance of this protest within the context of the anniversary celebrations.
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.