In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers the latest reports from the ongoing mass flooding across parts of northern China and outside Beijing. He also compares how the local governments responded and how the early warning system failed due to national policies. Next, Miles unpacks the United States’ latest round of tariffs, and the reasoning behind the variable tariff rate strategy as the current administration looks to address the foreign trade imbalance. Lastly, Miles comments on the ongoing investigation into embezzlements allegations against “CEO monk” and Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin.
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.