China Insider

Xi Jinping's Red Lines, More Violent Killings in China, and Escalation in Ukraine

Episode Summary

In their meeting in Peru, Xi Jinping laid out 4 "red lines" to President Joe Biden, detailing the issues where he expects the US to avoid interference in the affairs of the Chinese Communist Party. Expert Miles Yu unpacks these red lines and what they mean for Donald Trump's incoming administration. Next, Miles covers a brutal killing in mainland China and how it feeds into the larger surge of violent killings across China. Finally, we provide an update on the conflict in Ukraine, and why we might see a lot more North Korean troops on the front lines in the future.

Episode Notes

In their meeting in Peru, Xi Jinping laid out 4 "red lines" to President Joe Biden, detailing the issues where he expects the US to avoid interference in the affairs of the Chinese Communist Party. Expert Miles Yu unpacks these red lines and what they mean for Donald Trump's incoming administration. Next, Miles covers a brutal killing in mainland China and how it feeds into the larger surge of violent killings across China. Finally, we provide an update on the conflict in Ukraine, and why we might see a lot more North Korean troops on the front lines in the future.