In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the Dalai Lama’s ninetieth birthday, and how his succession may affect the future of Tibetan Buddhism, culture, and identity as the people face aggressive Chinese Communist Party interference. Next, Miles unpacks the extended docking of the Shandong carrier fleet in Hong Kong and highlights the significance of the local celebrations hosted by the CCP government in Hong Kong. Lastly, Miles details the preparations for China’s eightieth anniversary of its victory in World War II, and examines the importance of the monthslong celebrations to bolster CCP legitimacy.
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.