Chinese politics

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Here are some insights on Chinese politics from various episodes of the :

  1. Wealth and Power:

    • Desmond Shum explains China's political landscape, emphasizing that political power supersedes wealth. Wealthy individuals often hide their wealth abroad due to fears of government seizure. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) does not permit senior officials to leave the country, comparing the CCP to a mafia where leaving is almost impossible 1.

  2. Dystopian Control:

    • Laowhy86 discusses the erosions of economic freedoms in China, the use of QR code systems for movement control during the pandemic, and the longstanding cultural acceptance of suffering. This acceptance of hardships helps the CCP maintain tight control over the population 2.

  3. Chinese Espionage:

    • Sam Cooper reveals tactics used by Chinese officials to gather intelligence and control diaspora communities. This includes leveraging family members in China to influence political speech abroad, using private investigators, and employing former cops to spy on Chinese expatriates 3.

      Wealth and Power

      Desmond explains how political power trumps wealth in China, leading many wealthy Chinese people to stash their money abroad. He also discusses the strict exit ban policy for high-level officials in China and how the Communist Party operates like a mafia. The chapter also delves into the downfall of Bo Xilai and the corruption scandal involving Auntie Zhang.
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      684: Desmond Shum | Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in China
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  4. Genocide Allegations:

    • Nury Turkel highlights China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims, drawing parallels to past genocides. He discusses the CCP's use of terms like terrorism and extremism to justify their actions and the global expansion of China's surveillance techniques 4.

  5. Hong Kong Protests:

    • Michael Yon describes Hong Kong's political turmoil, pointing out that the Hong Kong government does not truly represent its people. The protests have increased political awareness among Hongkongers who previously were largely apolitical 5.

  6. Influence Abroad:

    • Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi discuss China's influence in other countries through entities like Confucius Institutes and Chinese police stations abroad, highlighting the fear and control exerted over the Chinese diaspora 6.

  7. Centralized Control:

    • General Robert Spalding explains how the CCP centralizes control over every aspect of governance and extends this control internationally. The CCP's strategic use of globalization and the internet showcases their political warfare capabilities 7.

These clips provide a comprehensive understanding of the political dynamics within China and its global political strategies.

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