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China Unscripted

Chris Chappell
China
Chinese Communist Party
United States
Philippines
Taiwan
Tiktok
South China Sea
Marxism-Leninism
Military Technology
U.s.-Philippine Relations
Hong Kong
Communism
Navy
Quantum Technology
Satellite Imagery
Genetic Engineering
U.S. Military
Hamas
Ukraine
Second Thomas Shoal

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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Latest Episodes

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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 ... more

Watch the full podcast! 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 wha... more

Watch the full podcast! 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.

Watch the full podcast! 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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Recent Guests

Takaichi Sanae
A prominent Japanese politician and member of the ruling party, associated with conservative ideologies.
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
Episode: Japanese Youth Are Having a MAGA Revolution
Casey Fleming
Counterintelligence expert and author
Black Ops Partners, author of The Red Tsunami
Episode: China's Trillion Dollar Heist
Rushan Abbas
A Uyghur human rights advocate and author, who shares his personal experiences and insights into the plight of Uyghurs.
Episode: How China "Helped" America Fight Muslim Extremists
Unnamed Guest
Expert interviews regarding political relations between Canada and China
Episode: Canada's "Backroom Boys" and Their China Connections
Perry Link
A prominent scholar on China who discusses the political landscape under Xi Jinping.
Episode: Does Xi Jinping Really Believe in Communism?
Joyita De
Expert on international affairs and India-China relations
Episode: Whose Army Would Win?
Unnamed Uighur Activist
Uighur activist and anthropologist discussing the situation of Uighurs in Syria
Episode: Armed Uyghur Rebels Overthrow Regime in Syria
Gordon Chang
Journalist and author of several books, including his most recent 'Plan Red, China's Project to Destroy America'
Episode: #277 Xi Jinping Has No Solution to the Chinese Economy. And That Means Americas Could Die
Kelley Currie
Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, former Deputy to Ambassador Nikki Haley at the UN
Atlantic Council
Episode: # 275 China Is Creating a New World Order Using the United Nations | Kelley Currie

Host

Chris Chappell
Host of the podcast, known for humor and incisive political commentary.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Miss the long episodes

    Why are all new segments so short now? I miss the old China Unscripted. Please reconsider bringing the long form episodes back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emojita
    United States3 months ago
  • Great back catalogue, now only snippets

    This used to be one of the great China commentary podcasts (and the back catalogue still is). The combination of humour with the geopolitics of China and interesting guests is a perfect match to explore the behaviour of one of the pivotal actors in the world today.

    It is sad that the show chose to became paywalled. I understand the rationale for the decision, but in the current media environment, where every single producer has their own paywall, be it an in-house solution like China Unscripte... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DrBovdin
    Sweden9 months ago
  • Love this show

    China hawk since 1999

    What happened to new episodes?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    REDDMB
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too propogandistic

    Some good reporting, but the knee jerk reaction to everything the PRC government and CCP do is simplistic. No system is totally bad or good. Just as it’s false to claim that everything in China is good, ignoring the positives in Communist China means that when this podcast legitimately criticises things, it doesn’t have a lot of credibility. This, after all, is just the reverse of what it accuses the Chinese press of doing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bilas Peles
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good but could be better

    Gets a little rambly sometimes, but overall informative and entertaining. Best when they interview people. Chris is funnier when he writes jokes into the script, i.e. China Uncensored.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    The Fernbrook
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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There is a call for more in-depth conversations rather than shorter segments, indicating a demand for substantial content.
While many praise its insightful critiques of China, some express concerns about perceived bias, emphasizing the need for balanced views.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and serious political critique, making complex topics engaging.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#159
Hong Kong/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#167
China/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#203
Singapore/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#205
Taiwan/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#212
India/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#216
South Korea/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside the CCP's Plan for Humanity
Q: What does the Chinese Communist Party consider victory in this war?
The CCP views victory as total submission from individuals, forcing them into re-education or even execution if they do not comply.
China's Trillion Dollar Heist
Q: Can you explain why the figures on intellectual property theft differ significantly between your assessment and the government's?
The government number only accounts for raw data and does not consider the time value of money or the scale of unreported theft, making it significantly lower than actual losses.
How China "Helped" America Fight Muslim Extremists
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about when the Chinese intelligence people came to visit, and why were they led into Guantanamo?
The Chinese intelligence team was granted access to Guantanamo as part of international obligations to allow governments to access their citizens; they mistreated Uyghur detainees during their stay.
Why Are Billionaires So Stupid on China?
Q: How are billionaires so stupid?
The speakers discuss how billionaires, while intelligent and successful in their fields, often fail to grasp the implications of their actions in relation to China, primarily due to conflicting interests.
Canada's "Backroom Boys" and Their China Connections
Q: What kind of cultural changes are predicted for North America due to these influences?
Demographically, Canada will experience significant changes that could alter cultural values for future generations.

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This podcast combines humor and incisive commentary to tackle geopolitical issues primarily concerning China. It features discussions on a wide array of topics such as the complexities of Sino-Japanese relations, the implications of Chinese policies, and insights into activism against human rights abuses. Unscripted dialogues with experts and firsthand accounts from activists provide listeners with a multifaceted perspective on current events, illustrating the intersection of politics, culture, and economics. Unique to this format is the blend of humor with serious commentary, making weighty subjects more accessible and engaging.

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1. Takaichi Sanae
2. Casey Fleming
3. Rushan Abbas
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5. Perry Link
6. Joyita De
7. Unnamed Uighur Activist
8. Gordon Chang

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