

China Unscripted
Chris Chappell
From the team that brought you the satirical TV news show China Uncensored comes a...well...less scripted look at China. Chris Chappell and his team are off the teleprompter and on the mic to interview China experts, or discuss the issues of the day. And frankly, anything else they feel like discussing.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 11min
Did China Rig South Korea's Election?
Watch the full podcast here! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-303 Did South Korea just have a rigged presidential election? Joining us once again is Grant Newsham. He’s a former diplomat and marine intelligence officer. And also the author of When China Attacks. https://www.amazon.com/When-China-Attacks-Warning-America/dp/1684513650) And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China

Jul 15, 2025 • 4min
I Survived Kowloon Walled City
Watch the full podcast here! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-302 Get *The Anaconda in the Chandelier* https://www.amazon.com/Anaconda-Chandelier-Writings-China/dp/1589881982 Joining us today is Perry Link, Professor Emeritus of East Asian Studies at Princeton University and former Chancellorial Chair for Teaching Across Disciplines at the University of California at Riverside. Professor Link co-edited the Tiananmen Papers, and his latest book is called The Anaconda in the Chandelier: Writings on China. And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China

Jul 14, 2025 • 10min
Does Xi Jinping Really Believe in Communism?
In this discussion, Professor Perry Link, a leading expert on East Asian studies and co-editor of the Tiananmen Papers, delves into the complex ideology of Xi Jinping. He questions whether Xi truly believes in Communism or if he is merely a product of the political system. Link shares insights into the values crisis in China and recounts personal anecdotes that illustrate the disconnect between the government's rhetoric and the realities of daily life, highlighting the struggles faced by everyday citizens.

Jul 7, 2025 • 11min
Why Apple Just Gave Their Tech to China
Watch the full podcast here! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-301 Apple changed China in a way that was not only bad for the Chinese people, but may have destroyed the West. Joining us today is Patrick McGee. He was the Financial Times’s principal Apple reporter for four years, and now he’s out with a fascinating new book, Apple in China. And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China

Jul 7, 2025 • 12min
The Real Story Behind 1,000s of Fake Apple Stores in China
Watch the full podcast here! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-301 Apple changed China in a way that was not only bad for the Chinese people, but may have destroyed the West. Joining us today is Patrick McGee. He was the Financial Times’s principal Apple reporter for four years, and now he’s out with a fascinating new book, Apple in China. And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China

Jul 2, 2025 • 10min
Apple Did WAY WORSE Things in China...
Watch the full podcast here! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-301 Apple changed China in a way that was not only bad for the Chinese people, but may have destroyed the West. Joining us today is Patrick McGee. He was the Financial Times’s principal Apple reporter for four years, and now he’s out with a fascinating new book, Apple in China. And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China

Jun 30, 2025 • 10min
Billionaire CALLED OUT on China! Threw Down His Napkin and Walked Out of the Room
Watch the full podcast here! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-300 The Chinese economy is a ponzi scheme. And the house of cards are falling. Joining us today is Kyle Bass. He is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Hayman Capital Management. And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China

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Jun 28, 2025 • 11min
Chinese Banks Have Never Faced a Problem This Big
Kyle Bass, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Hayman Capital Management, dives deep into the precarious state of the Chinese economy. He argues that Chinese banks are teetering on the edge due to high leverage and a crumbling real estate market. Bass highlights alarming issues like soaring youth unemployment and government debt, while stressing the urgent need for the U.S. to enforce stricter regulations on Chinese firms. With a backdrop of declining fertility rates, the discussion paints a stark picture of China's economic future.

Jun 25, 2025 • 8min
China Has 18 Months to Invade Taiwan
Kyle Bass, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Hayman Capital Management, dives into the pressing issue of Taiwan's looming threat. He highlights Xi Jinping's determination to conquer Taiwan, emphasizing an urgent 18-month timeframe for possible invasion. The discussion also touches on the U.S.-China trade war, exploring the implications for national security and the necessity for the U.S. to bolster military readiness to counter aggressive Chinese policies. Prepare for an eye-opening conversation on geopolitical tensions!

May 26, 2025 • 11min
China is Killing Us on Propaganda Warfare
Watch the full podcast here! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-297 Joining us once again is Grant Newsham. He’s a former diplomat and marine intelligence officer. And also the author of When China Attacks. And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China