Everything They Told You About China Is Falling Apart | Silk and Steel
In Episode 4 of Carl Zha and Daniel Dumbrill's weekly geopolitical discussion, the conversation ranges from Xinjiang and Western media narratives to Chinese EVs, AI data centres, U.S.-China competition, Japan, travel, and the growing disconnect between mainstream reporting and what people experience firsthand.
The discussion begins with reactions to a controversial Hudson Institute clip suggesting that criticism of Israel serves as a distraction from Xinjiang. Carl and Daniel examine the argument, discuss how narratives surrounding Xinjiang have evolved, and explore why many younger people…
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