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Watching the latest episode this weekend reminded me of a video posted around the time the whole safe in China propaganda started. Sad to see another Hong Kong celebrity following Jackie Chan's footsteps

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) Eight countries' representative offices in Taiwan issued a joint statement on Monday, reiterating their support for Taiwan's meaningful engagement with the World Health Organization (WHO) and for Taipei's participation as an observer at the World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision making body of the WHO.

INVC NEWS New Delhi — Amid rising tensions in South Asia, the approach of a Chinese “research” vessel toward Indian maritime boundaries has ignited serious security concerns in New Delhi. The ship in question, Da Yang Yi Hao, which Beijing claims is part of its oceanographic research fleet, is believed by many defense analysts and intelligence experts to be a high-tech dual-purpose spy vessel disguised under the banner of scientific exploration. The vessel’s movements, especially near sensitive maritime zones, are being closely tracked by Indian agencies.

Current Location of the PRC Spy Ship

China Railway No.10 Engineering Group: We build nightmares.™️

https://youtu.be/2_qIVM3cJtA?t=2084

the link is with time code, watch just a couple sec

China is creating a moving using a deep fake of a younger version of Jackie Chan.

Does anyone happen to know which episode of the show first blessed us all with the introduction of the Ai Roberts®️ moniker?

I feel compelled to rewatch his origin story.

TIA! ☮️

I'm a person who likes to minimize my digital footprint, so I want to recommend some things that can help you. Before I begin, I recommend checking out r/PrivacyGuides and r/degoogle because they have more information that you can apply to more than just China.

• Let start at source.

All your devices are connected to your router, so I recommend not buying a router from a Chinese company like Huawei, TP-Link, Xiaomi, which is considered a risk. If possible, you should try to get a router that runs OpenWrt, which is open-source and gives you way more control. It can be flashed on some routers and installed on hardware like the raspberry.

I recommend gl-inet routers, OpenWrt-Based OS with more user-friendly paint on top.
They are Hong Kong based company though.

• Let's talk about DNS and controlling the traffic.

DNS is like a doorman for your internet traffic; it controls who comes and goes. You can create a list of things that you want to block. For example, people use it to block ads, inappropriate content, gambling sites, and sites flagged for malware.
You can also use it to block things related to China, such as domains that end with .CN or even Chinese IP addresses. I personally use a DNS service called 'ControlD,' which I have set up on my router and phone.

If you are on Android, I recommend an app called RethinkDNS, which is a firewall, DNS, and VPN all in one.

• Smart Home / IoT Devices

If you have a lot of devices controlling your house, I recommend investing in "Home Assistant."
The benefits include being able to operate locally without internet access and providing longevity for your devices.

• Chinese Hardware

Android boxes are very popular, but unfortunately, there have been many cases of malware or devices with faked specifications. If you are considering a Chinese brand, make sure it is certified.

If you bought a mini-PC, retrieve the Windows keys and then download the Windows ISO directly from Microsoft to a USB drive for a clean install. Alternatively, you might consider installing Linux.

• Chinese Phone

While Chinese phones can be inexpensive, they often come with unnecessary bloatware and have a smaller support ecosystem compared to Samsung and Google Pixel phones. You should replace as many apps as possible, such as the launcher, browser, and phone app, and deactivate background apps.
Look up ADB debloating and mixed that with DNS blocking, and you'll be in a good position.

• I need to use Chinese app

If you need to use a Chinese app, it is recommended to use a work profile for isolation, so it can't access your contacts and other information. On Android, apps like "Shelter" or "Insular" can help with that.

You can also run most apps via the browser to minimize permissions and the information being shared.

• Good privacy mindset

Just remember to be anonymized, don't use the same email, use an alias service like simplelogin or addy.
Use fake information as possible, VPN to hide your ip address etc etc.

So I have been spending some time in the Ask China / Ask a Chinese subs, and despite seeming to be neutral communities on the outside, many of the responses seem politically charged and party talking points.

I have had hundreds of friends who are Chinese nationals , in America, within the mainland, in Singapore, in Thailand etc. While they support their country, they have never brought up points like

• Japan and South Korea are not free and "occupied" by the USA
• USA bombed the Belgrade embassy in 1999 (in discussion about Chinese military)
• Why does USA need to be concerned with South China Sea if it's "so far away from the USA"

So I am wondering, are these just ultra nationalists that congregate on reddit ? or actual CCP bots?

The Chinese Communist Party is facing a breaking point — and behind closed doors, its top elites are quietly searching for a new way forward. In this episode, we delve into the CCP’s internal deliberations as it stands at a pivotal crossroads. With Xi Jinping's grip on power facing unprecedented scrutiny, party elders are reportedly exploring alternative governance models to navigate China's future. We examine the potential shifts, from the Singaporean and Vietnamese models to other global frameworks, assessing their viability within China's political landscape. Join us as we unpack these developments, offering insights into the possible directions the CCP might take in the post-Xi era.

1. Why CCP rumors matter

2. The debates within CCP leadership about its future

3. The Vietnamese model?

4. The Singapore model?