China Insider | Xi Jinping’s Speech at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Southern China, 2026 Fields Medal Recipients Hong Wang and Yu Deng

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews statements from President Xi Jinping delivered at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, and how China plans to use AI as a platform to extend its global dominance initiatives and influence. Next, Miles cover the latest developments from southern China as Typhoon Noul made landfall, and details the Chinese government’s response to the emergent crisis. Finally, Miles examines the contributions of mathematicians Hong Wang and Yu Deng, who became the first ever Fields Medal recipients from China, and details their global academic careers.

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.