Did Xi Jinping Actually Purge Hu Jintao?

Dramatic footage of former Chinese leader Hu Jintao being escorted out of the 20th Party Congress has led to wild speculation. Was this a public purge of a former top Party official, or was Hu simply not feeling well, as Chinese state media claims? In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at what happened in the leadup to Hu being escorted out, Hu and Xi Jinping's relationship, and why Hu Jintao might have been trying to see contents of the red folder placed in front of him.

China Is Enforcing Zero Covid Around the World

China isn't just enforcing zero Covid inside China. Foreign workers in Chinese Belt and Road (BRI) projects around the world have been forced to adhere to China's strict zero covid policy as well. In this episode of China Uncensored, we talk about China's unpopular zero covid policy, the repression China exports through its Belt and Road projects, and why Chinese workers are often brought in to work on BRI projects around the world.

The Death of China Uncensored?

China Uncensored has been able to reach millions of people thanks to YouTube, but it's also restricted us from reaching many more people because of it censorship. We've seen a lot of our videos age restricted, and that's even worse than being demonetized because it affects how many people see our videos. Because YouTube's algorithm favors videos that get a lot of views, having our videos age restricted means that we go into a death spiral. In this episode of China Uncensored, we talk about why we think we're being age restricted, how we've been able to survive with YouTube constantly censoring us, and what role you can play in making sure China Uncensored doesn't meet an untimely death. Thank you to all our incredible fans who have supported China Uncensored over the past 10 years, we can't thank you enough for all that you've done for us.

UK Protester Beaten Up in Chinese Consulate

A protester gets beaten up on the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester, UK, after protesting the Chinese Communist Party and leader Xi Jinping. China might invade Taiwan really, really soon, several high-ranking US officials say. A bathroom protest in China gets around Chinese censors and security cameras. Watch this episode of China Uncensored for that and more of this week's China news headlines.

Xi Jinping Losing Grip, But Promises “Security”

China's National Party Congress is a time when Party leaders get together and decide the new lineup of party leadership, set Party goals, and pat each other on the back for staying in power for another 5 years. This Party Congress, the 20th, Chinese leader Xi Jinping set the table with a speech focusing on the accomplishments of the party, security (read risk management), and "well rounded development" (read besides the economy). In this episode of China Unscripted, we talk about Party Congress watch parties happening all over China (grab your popcorn, it's a thriller!), the absence of former leader Jiang Zemin, and the code words Xi used to describe the many challenges China's facing.

China Rebrands Confucius Institutes to Hide Subversive Past

When people started realizing that the Chinese government-funded Confucius Institutes were not just promoting culture and language, Confucius Institutes closed down all around the US. By 2022, only about 14 colleges and universities still had their original Confucius Institute programs. But that doesn't mean they went away. Similar programs and/or partnership with China remained intact. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at how China rebranded Confucius Institutes to hide their subversive past, what US legislation has been passed targeting Confucius Institutes, and how the CCP-administered Confucius Classrooms have survived the Confucius Institute shutdowns.

Is Xi Jinping the Next Mao Zedong?

Since Mao Zedong, no Chinese leader has secured more than two terms in office. Many predict that at the 20th National Party Congress later this month, Xi Jinping will secure a third term in office. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at Mao's legacy, whether him and Xi are on the same path, and what this means for the Chinese Communist Party.

SHOCKING Beijing Protest Calls to Remove “Traitor” Xi Jinping

In a shocking feat, a protester managed to get past China's formidable security apparatus and unfurl a banner calling for "traitor" Xi Jinping to be removed ahead of the 20th National Party Congress, where Xi is expected to secure an almost unprecedented third term in office. Chinese companies that sell Covid-related supplies are making a fortune. Elon Musk has a solution to China's Taiwan problem, which makes China very, very happy. Watch this episode of China Uncensored for that and more of this week's China news headlines.

US Fights Back at China Over Microchips

The US is trying to make it harder for China to get microchips, especially advanced microchips that can be used for its military. US President Joe Biden signed legislation and took executive action to stop American companies from selling semiconductors to China, but also any company that uses American technology to make microchips.

The True Story of Hijacking Chinese State Run Media

In 2002, some Falun Gong practitioners in Chongqing, China, managed to hijack a Chinese state run TV signal and air footage countering the CCP's propaganda of Falun Gong. One of those practitioners was Daxiong, a world-renowned comic book artist, who, unlike most others, managed to escape alive and flee to the US. The movie Eternal Spring is a suspenseful and gut-wrenching retelling of that true story, beautifully illustrated by Daxiong's own pen and turned into 3D animation. It is the first documentary, first animated film, and first Mandarin-language film to be nominated by Canada for the Oscars (best international feature). We sat down with the film's director, Jason Loftus, to discuss the making of the film, Daxiong's story, and the persecution of Falun Gong.

China’s Communist Power Struggle Breakdown

China's communist power struggle could be coming to a head with the 20th national party congress meeting later this month. It's widely believed that current leader Xi Jinping will secure an almost unprecedented third term in office, which would be a blow to his arch nemesis and political rival Jiang Zemin. In this episode of China Uncensored, we break down the factional struggle, how it became a life-or-death wrestling match, and what it could mean if Xi gets a third term in office.

Taiwan to Treat China’s Jets in Airspace as “First Strike”

Taiwan has threatened to treat any incursions by China into its airspace as a "first strike", and promised retaliation. China's economy is lagging behind the rest of East Asia, and predictions for its growth are pretty dismal. The Solomon Islands has now signed a security agreement with the US and other Pacific Island nations, but not without a hitch. Watch this episode of China Uncensored for that and more of this week's China news headlines.