Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Media Lies and the War On China, w/ Daniel Dumbrill

Rania Khalek was joined by @DanielDumbrill , a political commentator on China-related issues who is based in Shenzhen, to speak about his experiences in Hong Kong, his recent trip to Xinjiang and how it relates to America’s new Cold War. You can listen to every episode of Rania Khalek Dispatches anywhere you get podcasts. Spotify: Apple: TIME CODES 0:00 Intro 0:57 Who is Daniel Dumbrill? 4:15 What really happened in Hong Kong vs the western media narrative 17:32 How does China view the US leaving Afghanistan? 20:54 Has Daniel ever had trouble with security authorities in China? 23:52 How did Daniel get to Xinjiang? Was it hard to get in? 26:38 What Daniel saw in Xinjiang and how it compares to accusations in the US press 31:41The US “War on Terror” vs legitimate threats countries deal with in their own borders and how it’s different 34:30 Daniel speaks Mandarin! 38:51 What is the terrorism problem in Xinjiang? Who is behind it? 47:47 Is there diversity in China or is there an attempt to impose one culture on people, as Western media claims? 49:51 The intended impact of US sanctions on Xinjiang 54:56 Who is behind all these wild accusations against China? 1:00:09 The importance of Xinjiang to the Belt and Road Initiative 1:06:15 Daniel responds to his critics 1:16:10 The eradication of extreme poverty in China 1:25:37 Where you can follow Daniel’s work » Become a patron: -------------------------------- » Like us on Facebook: » Tweet us on Twitter: » Follow us on Instagram: At Breakthrough News we believe in the power of independent media. Five mega-corporations dominate the media landscape — controlling 90% of what we read, watch and listen to. They control the news cycle, to which social media and even most “alternative” media is forced to respond. We are breaking through that cycle. We tell the untold stories of resistance from poor and working-class communities — because out of these stories we will construct a different narrative of the world, as it is and in real time. People’s movements in every corner of the globe are changing history and shifting consciousness. But these movements barely receive any coverage from the corporate media. They need visibility. They need amplification. They need a media arm to break through. We can be that media arm, but only with your help. Become a Patron and join us on the front lines in the battle of ideas. Subscribe and follow us! @BTNewsroom #China #Uyghurs #Xinjiang #BreakThroughNews #BTnews #socialistnews #socialist #raniakhalek #eugenepuryear