Sharp China: A Missile Test and New PLA Generals; The CITIC Plane Crash; America's Taiwan Interests; Guo Wengui Jailed and Ezra Jin Released

This episode of Sharp China is outside the paywall. Show Notes: On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with Monday's SLBM test from the PLA Navy, including questions surrounding its timing and location, regional angst, and a reminder that the PLA continues to enhance its nuclear triad capabilities. Then: Two new PLA generals are promoted while rectification continues and five CMC seats remain vacant, and reactions to last week's shocking CITIC plane crash and a major security breach in Beijing. From there: An emailer asks about America's interests in maintaining the Taiwan status quo, Beijing considers limiting access to advanced AI models, the knives are out for Jeffrey Kessler at BIS, and the White House preps for Xi's visit in September. At the end Questions about the release of pastor Ezra Jin, context for the U.S. sentencing of disgraced tycoon Guo Wengui, and the Washington Wizards get a letter from Rep. John Moolenaar.You can listen to the podcast in the app:Or click here for instructions to add the podcast to your preferred player. To subscribe to Sinocism, click here.To subscribe to Stratechery, click here.And if you enjoy this podcast please share it far and wide:Related Readings:Floods and Xi’s instructions; PRC to limit access to top AI models?; PBoC policy support for Hong Kong; Tax burden on private firms -- SinocismTwo new PLA generals; Submarine-launched missile test; Ezra Jin released; “Routine” patrols of waters east of Taiwan -- SinocismChina’s SLBM Test Underscores the Importance of a Ballistic Missile Launch Notification Agreement -- CSISChina conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors -- CNNChina test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers -- ReutersA small plane hit Beijing’s tallest tower. Much remains unclear. -- ReutersBeijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China’s top AI models, sources say -- Reuters‘A massive screw-up’: China hardliners take aim at Commerce Department official -- PoliticoTrump speeds up helipad project ahead of Xi visit, adding $875K, records show -- WaPoChina Raises Pressure on Taiwan With Expanded Coast Guard Patrols -- NYTChina releases Christian pastor after appeal from Donald Trump -- FTChinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail -- BBCSelect Committee: Owner of Capitals, Wizards Should Cut Ties with Chinese Military Company Alibaba -- China Select CommitteeErling Haaland + a 195-year-old Chinese herbal tea? Yes, really.-- YouTubeTo add the Sharp China feed to your preferred podcast player:Click on the “listen on” button and you will see a dropdown with several options. Make sure you are logged into your account when you do it so you get the correct private RSS feed for subscribers. If you have not logged in for a while you can enter your email and then we will send you a login link.The “email link” in the pulldown shown above will send you an email that also makes it easy to set it up in your preferred podcast app on your phone.If you use the Substack app it has a built- in podcast player.Thanks for listening. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sinocism.com/subscribe