On today's episode Charlie interviews the men behind  @ADVChina  Winston Sterzel  @serpentza  and Matthew Tye  @laowhy86 The duo have both lived in China for over a decade and through their motorcycle vlogs have experienced the country in a truly unique way.Winston and Matthew give their insights on the state of Chinese affairs, propaganda, de-dollarization, and much more!Thank you for listening.SUBSCRIBE To The China Show:https://youtube.com/@TheChinaShowIf You’d Like To Help Support The Podcast:http://www.patreon.com/charismaoncommandIf you enjoy the podcast please SUBSCRIBE and Click the Notification bell 🔔⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰00:00 - Epic Intro01:37 - The Chinese Government Tried to Make an Example of Matt08:51 - Winston Barely Escaped From China10:22 - Does Chinese Propaganda Actually Work?14:40 - This Is the Worldview Pushed Upon the Chinese People18:09 - China’s Go-To Tactic: Blaming the Rest of the World22:31 - China’s Exploitation of Xenophobia23:31 - The Invisible Power of Chinese Propaganda in the West29:18 - The Myth of “De-Dollarization”36:13 - China’s “Fancy Facade” of Technological Supremacy41:53 - How to Avoid Being Fooled by Propaganda49:37 - Will China Become the World’s Dominant Power?1:01:02 - China’s Suppression of Cultural Problems1:06:51 - Jack Ma: What Happens When China “Disappears” You1:13:00 - What It’s Like to Be Targeted by the Chinese Government1:17:24 - The Complex Chinese “Honey Trap” Scam1:20:40 - Why Modern Slavery Is So Hard to EndAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mary Katharine Ham, host of "Getting Hammered," brings her sharp commentary alongside Bethany Mandel, editor of "Heroes of Liberty," to discuss the San Diego YMCA locker room controversy and women's rights amidst trans activism. They tackle the complexities of feminine identity and free speech contradictions in today’s culture. YouTubers Winston Sterzel and Matthew Tye then shine a light on their experiences in China, discussing the harsh realities of zero COVID lockdowns, protests, and the escalating authoritarianism shaping life for foreigners in the nation.

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