The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, or CCP, has attracted global attention. On the first day of its opening, the Consul General of the Chinese Consulate in Manchester, …
The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, or CCP, has attracted global attention. On the first day of its opening, the Consul General of the Chinese Consulate in Manchester, England, personally came out to a protest scene and beat up a Hong Kong protestor who was protesting peacefully, causing shockwaves in Britain. The term war-wolf diplomacy surfaced around 2019 when Zhao Lijian used Twitter to slam foreign voices critical of China. Since then, other Chinese diplomats have joined the ban
#ChineseCommunistParty leader #XiJinPing is now the country’s most powerful ruler in decades. Surrounded by loyalists, where will he lead the nation? #Markets may hold the answer. Hong Kong stocks are plummeting …
#ChineseCommunistParty leader #XiJinPing is now the country’s most powerful ruler in decades. Surrounded by loyalists, where will he lead the nation? #Markets may hold the answer. Hong Kong stocks are plummeting to new lows, alongside China’s currency. New concerns arise over Taiwan. Chinese army officials who had helped monitor the island have been promoted to top positions. Those involved in hacking into the Chinese communist regime’s TV network to counter its propaganda faced deadly consequences. Cana
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis, today we discuss the Chinese economy, Evergrande Housing Crisis, Stock Market, Hong Kong and other China news #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction …
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis, today we discuss the Chinese economy, Evergrande Housing Crisis, Stock Market, Hong Kong and other China news #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Hong Kong | Stock Market | Chinese Economy 05:22 Third Time 07:34 Evergrande Housing Crisis
It is a big day for China today as the Communist Party of China kicked off a week-long meeting which is the party’s most important political event. President Xi Jinping opened …
It is a big day for China today as the Communist Party of China kicked off a week-long meeting which is the party’s most important political event. President Xi Jinping opened the Congress with nearly two-hour long speech given the events. #china #cpc #worldnews
The Chinese government is asking for floor plans of foreign missions in Hong Kong, according to the Financial Times. This was standard practice in mainland China, but is a new development …
The Chinese government is asking for floor plans of foreign missions in Hong Kong, according to the Financial Times. This was standard practice in mainland China, but is a new development for what was formerly a more autonomous part of China. In this episode of China Unscripted, we talk about what this means for diplomats in Hong Kong, other times China has bugged foreign and diplomatic buildings, and how the CCP is trying to instill communism in Hong Kong children.
Hong Kong will not have an outdoor vigil for the Tiananmen massacre victims this year, the first time in the past three decades. But residents are determined to honor the dead …
Hong Kong will not have an outdoor vigil for the Tiananmen massacre victims this year, the first time in the past three decades. But residents are determined to honor the dead in their own ways. The final results are in after Wuhan’s initiative to test all of its residents. The results may surprise you. Despite ongoing western condemnation for two decades, the CCP’s persecution of a spiritual group continues in secret, although the regime claims the secret police agency has been disbanded. The latest e
– Launching Tuesday, the longest-range #Missile ever from #NorthKorea flew over Japanese territory. The United States and allies react. German lawmakers are in Taiwan, showing support for democracy—for the first time …
– Launching Tuesday, the longest-range #Missile ever from #NorthKorea flew over Japanese territory. The United States and allies react. German lawmakers are in Taiwan, showing support for democracy—for the first time since the pandemic broke out. No politically-sensitive research before the Communist Party Congress—that’s the message China reportedly sent to all foreign banks operating on its turf. Beijing is looking for info from foreign diplomats in Hong Kong. A message allegedly asked for floor plan d
China is trying to buy social media influencers to spread its propaganda, and it’s doing it through supposedly private companies. In this episode of China Unscripted, we talk about influencers who …
China is trying to buy social media influencers to spread its propaganda, and it’s doing it through supposedly private companies. In this episode of China Unscripted, we talk about influencers who exposed this scheme, other ways the CCP uses social media to influence narratives on China, and how China is also able to influence overseas newsrooms. Joining us in this episode of is Sarah Cook, the research director for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan at Freedom House.
Siphoning U.S. #Innovation by luring talents from America’s top #NuclearLab: a new report is highlighting how Beijing uses American technology to advance its own military. Thousands of #Homebuyers in China are …
Siphoning U.S. #Innovation by luring talents from America’s top #NuclearLab: a new report is highlighting how Beijing uses American technology to advance its own military. Thousands of #Homebuyers in China are living in unfinished buildings, without electricity, running water, or sewage systems. A 90-year-old cardinal stands trial in Hong Kong. The case is linked to humanitarian aid he offered the city’s pro-democracy movement in 2019. The United States is selling arms to Taiwan, but not delivering them.
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis, today we discuss the Chinese economy, housing crisis, Hong Kong and other China news #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Hong Kong …
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis, today we discuss the Chinese economy, housing crisis, Hong Kong and other China news #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Hong Kong Opens 03:14 Hunan & Jiangxi Drought 04:44 China Housing Crisis
This week, Hongkongers mourned the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who was Hong Kong’s reigning monarch before the UK handed Hong Kong over to China in 1997. To many, she’s affectionately …
This week, Hongkongers mourned the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who was Hong Kong’s reigning monarch before the UK handed Hong Kong over to China in 1997. To many, she’s affectionately known as “boss lady”, and her popularity with Hongkongers shows the stark contrast many feel towards the rule of the CCP. In this just us episode of China Unscripted, we talk about the queen, the Chinese classic “Dream of the Red Chamber”, and Matt’s colorful shirt.
According to Bloomberg on September 18, Hong Kong forecasted a financial deficit of almost twice the amount projected. The economic downturn further declines revenue and the COVID pandemic increases government expenditure.
According to Bloomberg on September 18, Hong Kong forecasted a financial deficit of almost twice the amount projected. The economic downturn further declines revenue and the COVID pandemic increases government expenditure.
Hongkongers queued up for hours to sign a book of remembrance at the UK consulate for Queen Elizabeth II. Before Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1997, the Queen …
Hongkongers queued up for hours to sign a book of remembrance at the UK consulate for Queen Elizabeth II. Before Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1997, the Queen was Hong Kong’s reigning monarch. While many Hongkongers disliked British rule, it pales in comparison to their dislike of the CCP, which has systematically dismantled their freedoms, legal system and independent media since Hong Kong’s national security law was passed in 2020. In this episode of China Unscripted, we talk about how the Queen i
China is sending its police overseas, and it could soon spread to every corner of the globe. In this just us episode of China Unscripted, we talk about China’s overseas police …
China is sending its police overseas, and it could soon spread to every corner of the globe. In this just us episode of China Unscripted, we talk about China’s overseas police bureaus, Hong Kong’s subtle protest of CCP rule, and what to call China’s form of colonialism.
The U.S. #FentanylCrisis is being helped along by a Chinese city. President Joe Biden signed an executive order to boost #Biotechnology. It’s an effort to compete with China, but Beijing is …
The U.S. #FentanylCrisis is being helped along by a Chinese city. President Joe Biden signed an executive order to boost #Biotechnology. It’s an effort to compete with China, but Beijing is taking action, too. California is banning foreign governments and companies from buying U.S. #Farmland. Books about sheep and wolves put a group of speech therapists behind bars. Hong Kong authorities label the children’s books an anti-government conspiracy. For Beijing, is controlling its own citizens more important
5 Chinese state-owned companies have decided to delist from the New York Stock Exchange. More Chinese companies could follow suit. Is this the beginning of a decoupling?
5 Chinese state-owned companies have decided to delist from the New York Stock Exchange. More Chinese companies could follow suit. Is this the beginning of a decoupling?
When you look at Xi’s recent visit to Hong Kong and compare it to previous Chinese leaders we can clearly see that Xi is not exactly the most popular leader.
When you look at Xi’s recent visit to Hong Kong and compare it to previous Chinese leaders we can clearly see that Xi is not exactly the most popular leader.
The city of Hong Kong is no longer recognizable. That’s what a number of locals had to say amid the anniversary of its handover from Britain to Beijing. On the other …
The city of Hong Kong is no longer recognizable. That’s what a number of locals had to say amid the anniversary of its handover from Britain to Beijing. On the other hand, China’s Communist Party leader said the opposite: that the city has risen from the ashes. The world’s largest naval exercise is underway in Hawaii. Troops from 26 nations are joining this year—looking to counter China’s military aggression. Taiwan’s foreign minister highlights his hopes for the island, as it grapples with the threat of
China’s Covid policies have reached new levels of insane—one Chinese city threatened the death penalty for foreigners bringing in Covid. Officials tamped down on vigils during the 33rd year anniversary of …
China’s Covid policies have reached new levels of insane—one Chinese city threatened the death penalty for foreigners bringing in Covid. Officials tamped down on vigils during the 33rd year anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Hong Kong, a place where vigils once used to be allowed. And Chinese jets are coming dangerously close to Australian and Canadian planes. Watch this episode of China Uncensored for that and more of this week’s China news headlines.
Hong Kong was for many years the only place in “China” where the Tiananmen Square Massacre was commemorated every year. That’s no longer the case after Hong Kong passed the national …
Hong Kong was for many years the only place in “China” where the Tiananmen Square Massacre was commemorated every year. That’s no longer the case after Hong Kong passed the national security law that would allow people charged with crimes to be extradited to the mainland for prosecution. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at what happened during the Tiananmen protests 33 years ago, how the Hong Kong government has banned protests, and what has happened to people who tried to organize commemorativ
Did President Trump think China had a hurricane gun? According to anonymous sources in Rolling Stone, he did. Hong Kong elects a new chief executive with overwhelming support! It helps he …
Did President Trump think China had a hurricane gun? According to anonymous sources in Rolling Stone, he did. Hong Kong elects a new chief executive with overwhelming support! It helps he was the only candidate. And the World Health Organization (WHO) turns on China after being its lapdog throughout the pandemic. Watch this episode of China Uncovered for that and more of this week’s China news headlines.
A Hong Kong martial arts teacher has been arrested and charged with sedition. But a closer look at his case reveals what his real crime was. Watch this episode of China …
A Hong Kong martial arts teacher has been arrested and charged with sedition. But a closer look at his case reveals what his real crime was. Watch this episode of China Uncensored for the ridiculous grounds on which he was arrested, what this says about Hong Kong’s rule of law, and what the Golden Honey Bear Sect has to do with all of this.
Russia is asking China for military aid as its war with Ukraine enters its third week. China sold a submarine to Thailand that doesn’t have an engine. And as Hong Kong …
Russia is asking China for military aid as its war with Ukraine enters its third week. China sold a submarine to Thailand that doesn’t have an engine. And as Hong Kong sees a massive Covid outbreak with the world’s highest death rate, China continues its “zero Covid” policy with lockdowns and quarantines. Watch this episode of China Uncensored for that and more of this week’s China news headlines.
Like mainland China, Hong Kong is still clinging to the “zero covid” pipe dream. While the lockdowns haven’t squelched the virus, it could do serious damage to Hong Kong’s economy. In …
Like mainland China, Hong Kong is still clinging to the “zero covid” pipe dream. While the lockdowns haven’t squelched the virus, it could do serious damage to Hong Kong’s economy. In this episode of China Unscripted, we discuss the strict measures Hong Kong has adopted to stop the spread of the virus, how China’s response to the virus influenced the rest of the world, and Hong Kong officials are being quarantined after breaking covid rules.
Japanese police are looking to put a Chinese national on Interpol’s wanted list. He’s suspected to have assisted the Chinese military in launching #Cyberattacks against 200 Japanese companies. A privacy nightmare …
Japanese police are looking to put a Chinese national on Interpol’s wanted list. He’s suspected to have assisted the Chinese military in launching #Cyberattacks against 200 Japanese companies. A privacy nightmare has become reality in China, according to a new report. It describes how spy cameras and covert surveillance are getting more and more common, and how secretly collected images are often used for blackmail. The United States is urging Beijing to release detained Hong Kong journalists amid autho
Got a dictator? Looking to overthrow him/her? In this episode, we talk with a man who’s been training activists to do just that. From his start as young activist raging against …
Got a dictator? Looking to overthrow him/her? In this episode, we talk with a man who’s been training activists to do just that. From his start as young activist raging against the machine of Slobodan Milošević in Serbia, he’s become an internationally recognized organizer. He steps us through the essentials of a successful movement, shares inspiring and humorous stories from his background, and gives his opinion on what went right and what went wrong in Hong Kong. His name is Srdja Popovic, and he’s the c
Hong Kong activist Samuel Chu managed to successfully lobby Congress to pass not one, but two major bills supporting Hong Kong after the Chinese Communist Party took control of Hong Kong. …
Hong Kong activist Samuel Chu managed to successfully lobby Congress to pass not one, but two major bills supporting Hong Kong after the Chinese Communist Party took control of Hong Kong. The Trump and Biden Administrations have used these bills to slam Hong Kong and Chinese officials with sanctions. Chu is not only a persona non grata in Hong Kong, there’s a warrant out for his arrest.
In today’s episode, we explore what the Wuhan Institute of Virology was doing with human-animal chimeras (don’t worry, it didn’t cause a global pandemic—or did it?). Hong Kong has become a …
In today’s episode, we explore what the Wuhan Institute of Virology was doing with human-animal chimeras (don’t worry, it didn’t cause a global pandemic—or did it?). Hong Kong has become a delightful police state, probably more secure than it has ever been—for Chinese Communist Party devotees. And speaking of the party, it’s celebrating its 100th anniversary!
Why doesn’t the world pay more attention to the true things China says? In this episode of China Unscripted, we discuss China’s ambitions in space, Taiwan, Hong Kong and what the …
Why doesn’t the world pay more attention to the true things China says? In this episode of China Unscripted, we discuss China’s ambitions in space, Taiwan, Hong Kong and what the US can do to curtail China taking over the world.
If you look at what draws the biggest reaction from China, it becomes clear what the Chinese Communist Party cares about the most. We sat down with Hong Kong Watch Co-founder …
If you look at what draws the biggest reaction from China, it becomes clear what the Chinese Communist Party cares about the most. We sat down with Hong Kong Watch Co-founder and Chief Executive Benedict Rogers to talk about what the international community could do to punish China for breaking its promise to keep Hong Kong under the one country, two systems model through 2047.