HasanAbi Was I almost "arrested" in China?
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Nov 13, 2025 In a captivating discussion, Hasan shares his tense encounter with a police officer at Tiananmen Square. He humorously contrasts this with his past brushes with law enforcement in the West. Delving deeper, he clarifies his comments on patriotism and critiques the media's inaccurate portrayal of the incident. Hasan also explores how his heightened visibility fuels exaggerated reactions from critics and his audience. Frustrated by the scrutiny, he reflects on the challenges of navigating public perception.
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Brief Tiananmen Square Confrontation
- Hasanabi recounts being briefly stopped by a Chinese officer while live-streaming near Tiananmen Square and says the interaction lasted about a minute.
- He contrasts this minor encounter with more serious incidents he's experienced like being shot at and tear-gassed during U.S. protests.
Media Amplifies Minor Foreign Incidents
- Hasanabi observes media magnifies trivial foreign incidents while ignoring more severe domestic confrontations he's faced.
- He finds it ironic and frustrating that a short Tiananmen interaction became major news whereas being shot at in the U.S. received little coverage.
No Patriotism, Just Observations
- Hasanabi clarifies he lacks patriotism for any country and was commenting on not personally relating to flag ceremonies.
- He emphasizes his remark was about personal disinterest, not political critique of China or the U.S.