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Conversations With Coleman

All Things China with Cindy Yu

Dec 13, 2023
Cindy Yu, assistant editor at the Spectator Magazine, and host of the 'Chinese Whispers' podcast talks about China's potential invasion of Taiwan, adopting a Cold War-like mentality towards China, Chinese espionage in the West, immigration from Hong Kong into the UK, China's declining birthrate, the century of humiliation, the legacy of Xi Jinping, and the democracy movement in China.
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  • Chinese diplomats prioritize serving China's goals and maintaining message discipline over making friends and building bridges.
  • The influx of skilled immigrants from Hong Kong to the UK could potentially have significant impacts on the country's political landscape and future elections.

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Chinese diplomats operate differently

Chinese diplomats are more like a moat, trying to keep foreigners away from the central leadership. They are not focused on building bridges or making friends, but rather on serving China's goals and maintaining message discipline.

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