

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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Dec 27, 2025 • 6min
China Plans to DESTROY This US Base
Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-320 A secret base in the Indian Ocean could be critical in the coming war with China. Because after China takes Taiwan, the real battle will begin. Guest Cleo Paskal explains how the UK-US base on Diego Garcia is critical, and how the UK is foolishly handing it to a country that is heavily influenced by the CCP's United Front.
Dec 27, 2025 • 13min
The CCP's Secret Weapon Against the US
Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-319 What if the next major battlefield isn't the Taiwan Strait? The CCP has its tentacles all over the world, and could use those to cause chaos, or even trigger war. Former U.S. Air Force strategist Guermantes Lailari shows how much the US is at risk. You can read his article here: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2025/12/08/2003848493
Dec 23, 2025 • 10min
China Is Slowly Conquering the World. But It's Not Too Late To Stop Them
Guermantes Lailari, a former U.S. Air Force strategist and expert on China’s influence, dives deep into the complexities of economic dependence on China. He argues that this dependence has quietly turned nations into vassal states without firing a shot. Lailari advocates for laws to reclaim U.S. control over its ports and land from Chinese ownership. He also discusses how economic ties can suppress a country's voice, using examples from the Solomon Islands and Australia. His insights emphasize the urgent need for disentanglement in critical sectors to counter China's growing power.
Dec 20, 2025 • 12min
This Could Force Xi Jinping Out
Guermantes Lailari, a former U.S. Air Force strategist, dives deep into the precarious position of Xi Jinping, who fears losing power amid a massive purge within the CCP. Lailari explains deterrence by denial as a strategy for Taiwan, highlighting the importance of maintaining control over Taipei. He discusses potential initial moves by the PLA and emphasizes the political stakes for Xi—failure in Taiwan could endanger his regime. The conversation also touches on Taiwan's missile-defense cooperation with Israel, adding another layer to the complex geopolitical landscape.
Dec 16, 2025 • 8min
China Beats the US Every Time—Can We Turn It Around?
Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-319 Pentagon war games show the U.S. would lose a conflict over Taiwan. But what if that's not the story everyone thinks it is? Former U.S. Air Force strategist Guermantes Lailari explains what those simulations really mean. You can read his article here: Guermantes Lailari on Taiwan : Disentanglement: Halting CCP rule https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2025/12/08/2003848493
Dec 15, 2025 • 7min
The War With China Will be Fought Here
Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-318 World War III will not be fought with the weapons you think. China's latest weapons tech is much more advanced—and it's so secretive even the US government can't figure out what China will do next.
Dec 11, 2025 • 9min
Can China Tank the US Economy Before Invading Taiwan?
Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-318 China is holding the US political leadership hostage. And when they invade Taiwan, they may get just what they want—without the US lifting a finger to stop them.
Dec 10, 2025 • 8min
Can We Fight China's Economic Warfare?
Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-318 The war over Taiwan won't start with bullets. It will start with money. It's already begun, and the CCP has much better strategic thinking than the US.
Dec 10, 2025 • 8min
Can We Fight China's Economic Warfare?
Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-318 The war over Taiwan won't start with bullets. It will start with money. It's already begun, and the CCP has much better strategic thinking than the US.
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Dec 6, 2025 • 13min
Indians Are REALLY Pissed at China Now
Tensions between India and China escalate as Beijing's controversial renaming of Arunachal Pradesh riles the Indian populace. The hosts delve into the implications of this rebranding on cultural identity and territorial disputes. Personal narratives highlight incidents like the troubling 18-hour airport delay faced by an Indian citizen, fueling outrage. They explore China's aggressive border strategies, including village construction near the disputed region, and challenge the notion that the CCP is solely inward-focused. The discussion underscores a significant historical pattern in China's territorial ambitions.


