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Carl Zha, a Chinese-American podcast host renowned for his Silk and Steel show that uncovers hidden layers of Chinese history, culture, and politics, joined Jerm in the ancient city of Kashgar for a chat about Mao Zedong's legacy.They delved into a more nuanced view, pushing back against the mainstream hysteria and oversimplified tales by highlighting overlooked truths like how Mao rallied China against foreign domination, ignited rapid industrialisation, and laid groundwork for unity and progress, even as his bold moves sparked massive upheavals often exaggerated by the West.The topic remains deeply controversial, with Mao seen by many as a visionary who transformed a fractured nation into a powerhouse, though his era's harsh realities fuel endless debates.Eager to connect with this history, they tried visiting one of China's rare surviving Mao statues, but faced unexpected barriers that underscored the lingering tensions and suppressed stories around this enigmatic figure.To see all our written and video content, please visit the UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/If you would like to support the work we do, you can do so at https://support.ukcolumn.org/

Here is part two of Jerm's trip to China, in which he and Carl Zha discuss the geopolitical and cultural history of Xinjiang, the heart of China's Belt and Road Initiative—a massive global infrastructure and economic connectivity project aimed at reviving ancient Silk Road trade routes, linking Asia, Europe, and Africa through railways, ports, and energy pipelines. They cover talking points around the Uyghurs and other minorities in the province, explaining why the area remains so politically sensitive, with Carl, an American-Chinese journalist, political commentator, and podcast host known for his Silk and Steel Podcast exploring China, history, culture, and politics, asserting there is no Uyghur genocide but that the Chinese government did crack down on what it deemed radical Islam, backed by Western intelligence agencies like MI6.To see all our written and video content, please visit the UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/If you would like to support the work we do, you can do so at https://support.ukcolumn.org/

Jerm and Iain Davis chat about the implications of digital identity systems, especially the UK's proposed BritCard.Iain Davis, an investigative journalist and author who uncovers globalist agendas on his Substack, reckons the BritCard is a mandatory digital ID scheme aimed at behavioural control and surveillance, with zero real public support as evidenced by petitions racking up over two million signatures.He labels it a "bait and switch psyop," where the government's excuses hide the true intent of imposing data-driven governance without any real need or consent.They dive into the global drive for digital ID, its power for shaping behaviour, and the shady tactics used to roll it out. The talk also covers the need for resistance, technology's grip on society, and the outlook for digital ID in a world dominated by data and surveillance.Iain's Substack: https://iaindavis.substack.comTo supoprt more of this kind of content, please visit: https://support.ukcolumn.org/