

#242 China and Taiwan Are Close to War
Feb 26, 2024
China's escalating tensions with Taiwan, possible war threats. Environmental damage in the Philippines, corporate militias in China. Privacy concerns in Hong Kong, facial recognition technology. Literary banter, McDonald's expansion in China. Food experiences at KFC and McDonald's, political challenges in Hong Kong. US ports' security risks, Chinese-made cranes replaced by US ones.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Tensions Between China and Taiwan Escalate
02:29 • 11min
China's Destructive Actions and Militarization
13:39 • 16min
Privacy Concerns and Technological Advancements in Hong Kong
29:27 • 2min
Literary Banter, Singing Interlude, and McDonald's Expansion in China
31:41 • 2min
Musings on Food, Politics, and Economic Challenges in China
33:11 • 15min
Security Risks at US Ports and China's Influence
47:48 • 12min