New Podcast Episode and Update
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Hey guys, this is a quick update from me and from China.
Podcast
The latest episode of the podcast was released on Monday. It’s a review of the book The Firemaker by Scottish screenwriter and author Peter May:
Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Buzzsprout | Website
I’ve also been doing some guest appearances on other podcasts, which I highly recommend you check out if you’re interested in modern China politics and development.
Check out my recent appearance on The History Voyager, where we talk about comparative politics, Hong Kong, development, and communism: Podbean | Google
On The Way Podcast we discuss similar topics, but get a little more into modern Chinese religion and spirituality too: Spotify | Apple | Stitcher
Next episode (19/4) is another fun/surprise one before we get back on the history track!
News
Here’s some of the major recent news stories from China that you can read to pass the time:
China Tries to Counter Xinjiang Backlash With … a Musical? New York Times: China’s latest propaganda push has resulted in the musical The Wings of Songs, the story of three young men from different ethnic groups all getting along in an Islam-free Xinjiang. Can you believe the movie is a flop?
Also this: Xinjiang cotton: Western brands blurred on China TV BBC
Taiwan says will fight to the end if China attacks Reuters: The statement comes after repeated military exercises by the Chinese military in the last month.
China can return stability to Myanmar and fix its image problem if it takes sides in the crisis SCMP: Someone’s opinions about Myanmar and how to solve the whole thing.
Is the ‘strictest plastic ban in history’ working in China? SupChina: An update on how China’s ban on single-use plastic is playing out.
Bitcoin mining in China on pace to surpass total carbon emissions of some mid-sized countries Pandaily: China mines around 2/3rds of the world’s Bitcoin, but it’s taking a toll on the country’s carbon emissions.
Have a great week all,
Edi