China Insider China Insider | Xi Jinping in Xinjiang, CCP Coercion Against Taiwan, China's Role in Russia-Ukraine War
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Sep 30, 2025 Explore Xi Jinping's controversial visit to Xinjiang, where propaganda clashes with harsh realities for the Uyghurs. Delve into the CCP's misinformation campaigns targeting Taiwan, attempting to destabilize its democracy while exploiting partisan conflicts. The discussion shifts to President Trump's remarks at the UN regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting China's role and the implications of potential sanctions on Russian oil. Unravel the complex narratives shaping these geopolitical tensions and the future dynamics in the region.
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Xinjiang Visit As Propaganda Spectacle
- Xi's Xinjiang tour was a staged propaganda spectacle evoking Mao-era rallies and North Korean-style displays.
- Miles Yu argues the show aimed to mask ongoing repression and will likely backfire internationally.
State Production Corps And Forced Labor
- Xinjiang hosts long-standing state-run production corps that function like plantations and leverage Uyghur labor.
- Miles Yu highlights documented forced labor, mass internment, and allegations of sterilization as central to international condemnation.
AI-Edited Footage To Boost Xi's Image
- Chinese state media edited or AI-altered footage of Xi to present a stronger image after internet users noticed he appeared wobbly.
- Miles Yu says this demonstrates Beijing's use of deepfakes to manage leader image domestically.