While in Kashgar I met with a graduate of the vocational training centres. In this video, I discuss what I learnt, and struggle with a the more broad question about what these "camps" were really for and where the real concerns are.
I am from Singapore... Some years ago, through the social media, I did ever interacted with a young Uyghur from Xinjiang, who was having his further studies aboard in America. This young Uyghur told me that he had dreams of going back to Xinjiang to rebuild his homeland after his studies in America. Because he was devastated by the terrorist act committed by his same people in Xinjiang, which ended up portraying a bad image of them the Uyghur in the whole entire China. There was a very interesting factor that he told me was; during his stay in America, there were American from certain "organisation" approached them the Uyghur to get involve in certain protest against China. All they need to do is to shout slogan and wave flags... By doing all these, they will be promised to be issued with the "green card" by the government. So in conclusion, many events happening in the western world that are targeting China are in fact staged by the west themselves.
@@wulfychen3058 The speaker is very careful not to criticize the CCP even a tiny bit. It's all the faults of a few uighurs which made the entire community locked up. I will sincerely like the speaker to say the CCP over reacted. It can never happen in CCP run china. Thank God the CCP days are numbered.
Great to see CCP does wonderful jobs to protect its people from terrorist extremism. Thank God for CCP that going from strength and strength,and puts the deceiving and destructive western fake democratic regimes to shame and fury. The corrupt west has committed too many crimes against humanity for too long and its unrepentant ways are only continuously making itself more and more morally and financially bankrupt.
As a person grew up in xinjiang and still have tons of family members and friends there, your video touches me and made me cry. Im really touched by your constructive criticism about the situation and your care of our people. I completely agree with what you said about xinjiang, what might have happened. I hear complaints too from people around me on this mass approach by the govt. But they also appreciate the govt for taking down the terrioists and are grateful for the safe and happy life they get to enjoy now and in the future, which the west will never believe.
I wish a lot of Hong Kong youths would think like you. No one will for look out for them like the Chinese government will. Not the USA, not Australia, not the UK. These countries don't really care about your human rights.
Imperialists don't care about the well being of their own countrymen let alone someone who doesn't look and talk like them. They want a horde of mindless, drone slaves to give their life slaving away to make profits that they can scoop up and hide in offshore accounts and stocks. Material results always triumphs over symbolic victories, as they say you can talk the talk but can you walk the walk. China has improved the material conditions of millions of it's people. This is a fact that no one can deny whether you like or dislike China.
This person in the west does believe what Daniel is talking about. I do my best to spread his message and invite others to really question all the western imperial lies. May the colonial imperialist system crumble into oblivion, and may we come together to create something just, where all people have the freedom and opportunity to become and belong.
I wanted to explain to my classmates what china is doing with the re education camps, but in the end I was overwhelmed in people saying that I am a genocide supporter. I cried in my room, and gave up trying to have a meaningful conversation with them, they're mind so imbedded into the narrative that the west has created. I hope one day, I could be like Daniel and speak my own voice without backing down.
Am glad that your intentions to share alternative news is well intended. We all want to believe the truth and uphold truth all the time. I like my media and leaders to tell me truth and not lies to divide our world. Suggestion, next time ask the person in front of u a simple question. Do u have a solution to stop wars and promote peace in the world
Don't be too hard on yourself. Many simply WANT to believe the worst about China. That allows them to feel better about their society's own failings, to alleviate their own guilt. You can never turn these people's mind (which are mojority), regardless of your debating skills. Keep your head up. What doesn't kill China makes her stronger. Same for you, survive such toxicity, and become stronger.
It is commonly seen. Whenever people say something not bad about China, they will be labeled as ‘brainwashed’. But in some occasions, I can clearly see that they are the one who are actually brainwashed by their mainstream anti-China propaganda. Yet they too believe into their free press system to cast doubt on their credibility.
We overseas Chinese are happy to see that more and more people in the west are seeing the good works of the ccp. Truth and justice always prevail in the end no matter what.
@@mrbrainnyc258 And youtube with all US media is banning pro-China people. Didn't it the same boat?? If you want to create propaganda use other things KID...
@@jurgenangler5294 Are you on drugs?? This video is on youtube!!! So are the Baretts, Nathan Rich. dozens of other small time "Tokyo Rose" propagandists PLUS CCP state controlled media. We see it ALL. But YOU can only see CCP propaganda which is why you're so clueless about outside media.
@@mrbrainnyc258 Is it you or me on marijuana, york?? Can anyone who were pro-China youtuber, facebooker and twitterer did not get banned when they sharing or uploading videos, opinion about China positively while also viewing US and its lackey negatively??? 😂🤣🤣😆 Nice try gronkey!!!!!!! 🤣🤣
This is the real objective video about Xinjiang. As Chinese, we will always welcome someone’s sincere critics.Well done and thank you! You can’t expect a country with 1.4 billion people to be perfect, but we try to make it better and better.
Yangzhou! Number one destination I'd like to visit and retire and volunteer in China. Sorry to digress! My dream is to retire and move to Yangzhou and volunteer every morning in various gardens to keep the places clean and neat.
Thanks so much Daniel for sharing your conversation with the graduate. It is very touching. I was from Canada now living in China. I lost many friends when I told the truth about the real China. I get very depressed when I think about the country I lived in for most of my life (Canada) would be part of the big fat lie. And I am seen as the bad guy living in the most evil country in the world. I am very thankful for your work on this channel, giving me a bit of hope.
I as a Canadian Chinese (HK) share the similar history and views. You are not alone. Dreaming of visiting China and witness its accomplishments first hand.
Thanks for sharing as usual. These videos are a important voice on this. More balanced than many who won’t listen to more than 30 seconds will give you credit for.
Thank you Daniel uncle for speaking up for the voiceless. Western and Indian media cannot digest this types of beautiful videos. Western media be like : we hate China , Chinese food , Muslim , economy , CPC government. But we ❤️ Chinese Muslim too 🙄. ..... There is an old saying in China . We will not attack unless we are attacked , if we are attacked , we will certainly counter attack ❤️. ..... Lot's of ❤️ for China from India. And I really appreciate Chinese people's hardworking ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏...
I use to do videos on You Tube. Until You Tube canceled my ability to post videos. And 1 thing I always did was not ask for money. And i do not have Daniel's money from his business. But the fact that Daniel does have financial security and does use some for his channel and does not pander for donations is very telling. Daniel is looking to inform people.
asking for money is not a bad thing though. i am not a youtuber but i can imagine the time and energy needed to make videos, especially those high quality ones. for those small channels who dont yet have enough subs, youtube Would not fund them well. asking for money is basically asking for survival 😊
While it's nice that Daniel doesn't ask for donations, I think it's better if he could drop a link somewhere for people to actively looking for ways to support him.
@@Shenzhou. daniel doesn't do this for money. he has a succesful business. he does this cause he is against racism and he wants his children to not be shamed cause of lies and be proud of their Chinese part as well.
@@amossutandi I agree. However, there will be people who will want to support Daniel regardless, but they don't know how to. So perhaps it would be nice if Daniel could drop a link somewhere for people who want to support him.
I'm African and I have read the BBC article asking "why African countries back China" . I felt the same way as you. I felt bad and little bit upset after reading it: it was really condescending.
As a Chinese I just want to share that we all need to realize that it’s only us who can solve our own problems, and never to put our hope and faith in others, whatever their intentions might be. Best wishes to Africa and China, and all the people who suffer under western capitalist lies and crimes.
Rwanda leader even said if China gives bad deals West should give better he experienced Rwanda genocide he knows West deep down dont care about africabs
@@ozymandiasking8406 There is also evidence that Bill Clinton took advantage of the Ruadan Genocide to further destabilize the DRC, and turn into the failed state that it is.
@@ASS_ault If Cyrus Janssen is allegedly supported by the Communist Party of China, then is Cyrus' positive message of _"Building Bridges, Not Walls"_ mean that the CPC is promoting such a positive message too? Then what's wrong with promoting such a positive message of building bridges, not walls?
Daniel. I am 100% moved positively by your relentless commitment to unpack the xinjiang truth for us who are living abroad and constantly bombarded by negative news by the main news channels.
Why are the people around the world still doubt that the evil totaltarian Chinese government is forcing millions of Uyghurs to become wealthy and prosperous?
Absolutely priceless content, context and commitment to honesty and a deeper understanding of the reality in China and elsewhere, especially from a Western vista. The work done here is so much more than important. Thank you, Daniel, and I hope that your work becomes so much more visible.
It is scientifically impossible to prove that something does not exist. You can imagine the topic for yourself, you can only prove that one thing exists, but you can't prove that one thing doesn't exist. (Because no matter how you prove it, it can only prove that it was not discovered but not that he does not exist.) This is what makes the western media so disgusting and insidious, because they can make your head hurt just by telling lies, because you can't prove that what they say doesn't exist.
Confucius societies believe everybody malleable. Education is the key to change people unfit for society. Fighting terrorism means changing people's heart, which is viewed by west as useless or limiting freedom of thought. Western societies believe people are born the way they are. Prison or execution is the solution for those unfit for society. Fighting terrorists means killing them off, which is viewed by east as barbarism. The root is the difference of cultural value. Both view themselves as better one for humanity problems. Both actually are correct, depending on the subjects. Higher the mental ability, better malleability.
We can see from Daniel's experience: China authority welcomes constructive suggestions and criticisms. China welcomes people who aim to help to solve the problem based on the fact.
@@kaptainkeef2069 Dr. Li Wenliang was an ophthalmologist, he said „like SARS“ and that was towards the end of dec. Based on WHO archived timeline, even without Dr. Li Wenliang by 5th January WHO has informed the world although on the 4th January there was no death yet, that‘s pretty quick.
This is a really great piece of content Daniel, so glad you made this... Very balanced. The big problem here is that if you have a terrorism / Extremism issue, just how do you deal with it....
@@sichuan385 If UK is adjacent to Afganistan, things would be different. Something comparable is lock down vs no lock down in the COVID19 pandemic. You may argue to not lock down due to possible violation of human rights and freedom. But the consequence was a much longer time that people have to stay home and lose their freedom. Meanwhile more than half a million people lost their lives. You can spend endless time just arguing without doing anything - it for sure won't violate any human rights, until terror attacks happen and hundres of people die. Chinese government tend to take actions and deliver in these controversial areas where lots of other government won't do sh*t and just let alot worse things happen to their people. I personally agree with what Daniel said in this video, they have better ways to run these re-education camps, but their answer to terrorism is better than the US version.
As a victim of legal abuse in the democratic west, I am amused and disgusted at the same time every time the west criticizes China's human rights records. If the West is serious about human rights abuser, it should look into a mirror.
@@Psionyc With a dark mind, you can’t see any good side of China. Seriously, China will still improve every day to provide a better life for its citizens (remember traitors and extremists criminals are not in the definition of citizens in any country’s dictionaries) regardless what you think.
I wish every armchair China Expert on Reddit would watch just one of your videos. So many people on reddit think they know exactly what's happening in Xianjang.
Ah don't sweat it, if left alone those reddit echo chambers will self destruct. Without an enemy to swarm against their own stupidity must become self evident, at some point. Right?
they think they are all 'chosen ones', they think they are born to know more than others. they think they know China better than all Chinese. Interesting to know that many of them don't know even the history of their own country.
I think reddit is a well controlled propaganda outlet. r/worldnews bans any articles challenging the Xinjiang narrative. Also bots and attacks are rampant.
You are one of the few reasonable voices out there. Many of the issues are not black and white and you did a remarkable job of explaining and evaluating them.
This is how journalism should be it's certainly not what we get in the UK and the West. Thanks Daniel I am so glad I came across your honest reports based on what is your life in China, many thanks, and Yes, Peace.
My people still suffer under Genocidal treatment here in Canada. I think they should send Indigenous peoples to China and we would be the best to know if something is genocide or not
Interesting, what would you consider as genocidal treatment in Canada. I am Canadian immigrant that used to live there for more than 8 years. During those years, I have had only one Indigenous people classmates, but she seems to avoid everyone else in class. There aren't many Canadians that truly knows what is really going on with the Indigenous people.
@@turtlesoup8134 I know that immigrants aren't taught real Canadian history, just the light fluffy stuff. Look up Indian Residential Schools if you haven't before. They were open until the 90s. Thankfully it all ended before I was born but public schools aren't much better for Indigenous children
@@rinsimon5467 Well not only we were taught white washed version of the history, we don't even have a chance to interact with Indigenous people most of the time. There are no real conversation to be had. Like I said, I used to have a Indigenous people classmate in UBC, but she barely interact with anyone except for class projects. To tell you the truth this is my first time I have a conversation with Indigenous people...ironically on youtube sitting in a Shanghai apartment and not when I was studying in Canada in the 90s and early 2000s.
I live in the US and, unfortunately, am ignorant to the issues of uyghurs, did not know about them until hearing from media about their mistreatment by China. I am so glad there are independent voices to educate those of us in the dark. I am seeing China in a different light. My parents didn't talk much about their lives back there since they left as young adults to look for a better life in the USA. I imagine it was tough back then, but it's good to see that China has lifted itself out and not considered "3rd world".
Glad u found Daniel works, there r many good works by independent truth loving, individuals such as #nathanrich, #williambrown, #richardwolfe, #kishoremahbubani, #dennisetler
Having experienced much corruption and abuses in the Democratic West for decades, I am truly happy to see that more and more Westerners are learning to appreciate the good work done by the CCP for the best interest of humanity. The corrupt west can keep demonizing the CCP yet all it achieves is making the west itself more morally and financially bankrupt than it already is, as truth and justice always prevail in the end no matter what.
@@isoldewang4934 LOL! Concentration camps, slave labor and kangaroo courts for humanity!! Torturing humankind's best friend for humanity! If theres one thing both Dems and Republicans agree on it's their shared disgust of the CCPs total lack of humanity.
@@mrbrainnyc258 as a victim of legal abuse in the democratic west, I am not surprised that both Republican and Dems are too corrupt to quit its pathetic smear campaign against China. Western democracy is just a show deep state runs to deceive its people and justify its corrupt ways against humanity. The corrupt west has lost credibility long ago. Democracy? Demon Crazy!
@@isoldewang4934Blah, blah.....Hitler, Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot said the same thing. Besides, how would YOU know? You're not allowed to see ANY information outside the control of the genocidal CCP dictatorship. All you know is what the CCP tells you through its propaganda . And finally, why do so many Asians come to America??? Maybe because they earn 72K a year and live in freedom instead of less than 10K a year to live in a dog torturing, inhumane totalitarian state.
The point on how things will develop in Xinjiang regarding the possible return of extremism is one that needs preventing rather than reacting. Things seem to be easing up for "first offenders" who - as you put it - where given a choice (go here or be incarcerated) - graduated from these training centers and have reinserted into society. I reckon repeat offenders will be treated with fewer and more severe options. I also think those disgruntled caught in the wide net will eventually see the difference the measures made. Resentment dies out although it may not become love. And that's ok.
You are right. There's no easy way to deal with extremism. I don't blame those who hate China because they have grievances, but I hate those who spread lies, be they individuals, news media or countries.
To me the west has no right to say anything that goes on in China. It is a matter between people living in China, not foreigners, particularly coming from the West with no islamic or Turkish background. Western countries are also perpetrators of atrocities towards minorities in their own land and brought war to countries in the Middle East so it reeks of hypocrisy
@@xaxhdlogs3067 Yup, and they don't have a higher ground to stand off, Turkey is an Armenian genocide denier and oppresses its own Kurds, Norway has an assimilation program for refugees that to me looks no different than China's teaching Uyghurs to respect the secular order, and the Anglo countries all treat their indiginous people like shit.
@@xaxhdlogs3067 When the West constantly destabilize and interfere in other country hampering their progress ... The West has NO RIGHT in any say, period !
It’s so great to know! Thank you for sharing，In Australia have stolen generation same things, no different. He is very lucky he can see children on the weekend. In Australia stolen generation never have any chance to get see parents again. I watching and studying this , I just can’t stop crying!
This is like genuinely really touching for me as a Chinese person, to see that someone from a different country genuinely cares about our people’s wellbeing and giving constructive criticism to better our policy. This is true respect and concern for the Uyghurs and other Chinese ethnicities. Thank you for your work! ❤
From what I see he's already an investigative journalist and an extraordinary one, having his business probably is one of the key facts why he can be so good at it.
Daniel can you please excerpt 33:03 - 34:00 as a separate video called "advice to Americans" (or something like that). This was very very powerful, especially to me as an American. It really struck a chord and I think this advice will go far.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this independent reporting. The best voices in this conversation will always be those who don't care about attacking China, don't care about defending China, but instead care about the UYGURS who have actually been affected by these policies. Good faith criticisms and discussions are how we grow as a society.
That's Daniel's style. He has a font of knowledge inside his head, and a hard time organising his thoughts and conveying them properly, so sometimes it just comes out last minute. Still I appreciate him.
@@Shenzhou. -font- fount Not trying to be a prick about it, just thought you might like to know. P.S. I literally saw a native English speaker make this identical error today. It's nothing, really.
Alot of countries here in Asia have terrorism problems in their own country and here in Philippines we also have this problem. When I was a kid I already see what terrorism is like, the cinema beside the cinema I'm in got bombed. There were casualties. In my teenage years one time a govt office nearby our house was shot with armalite for like 5 minutes middle of the nite. My Mom shouted as to get off bed and hide underneath it to avoid stray bullets. I have classmates kidnapped. And bombing still happen from time to time. Now in my 50's problem still exist. Imagine how many people have died already on both sides from our soldiers to the terrorists/radicalists. Unfortunately not all people's rights can be respected in handling this problem. I have also live in Hong Kong for over 30 years, and you can see how easily people can become radicalist. How easy people can believe they are oppress and not free even this is not so. Hong Kong has higher freedom index than all other democratic countries out there.
I cried watching you videos. Becuase it's so touched to see my thoughts are so well presented by a wise foreigner. My English is not good enough but still I will try my best presenting the truth to the world.
Hello Daniel.....I think u have discovered your true profession as a informative, unbiased, thought provoking journalist. We thoroughly enjoy your articulate passion of seeking the truth....tell it like it is to a proud Canadian.....cheers mate!!....🍻🍻
Daniel thank you, immigrant to Canada from Italy, the current crisis really collapsed what was left over of my hope in being here, it has been since March 2020 I wish I was in China. Like you say, no country is perfect, but China works with the people in mind, it needs to refine its ways, I wish I could do something and help.... keep on applying for jobs , no luck yet to move to China.
Your shows, or shows like yours with such depth and objectivity, are the reason I switched off from CNN and its ilk in the mainstream. Heartbreaking for people caught in the place between the rock and a hard place. Keeping the benefit of doubts. Peace.
Daniel, thank you so much for your honest analysis. Yes, China needed to do something about the terrorism in Xinjiang and they also made many mistakes and missed opportunities. Invariably there is many lessons to learn and improve from the deployment of this program for China even if it was necessary for the situation. Right now I don't really care what people in the West think about China. Being ABC (Australian) I've already given up on arguing with people who thinks the worse of China including and especially my own relatives. I just care that China will continually improve and create better policies for the benefit of the people, and the only way to do this is to listen to genuine analysis and criticisms. I am really glad to hear that they have invited you back to Xinjiang to talk about your criticisms and ideas. I hope it will bring benefit to Xinjiang and policies laid out by the government in the future.
Wow, just wow. Daniel you surprise me every time with amazing quality contents. I really love the way you start talking about some of the darker side of the anti-terrorism campaign in Xinjiang but in an HONEST, NUANCED fashion. This further shows again why I love your contents and respect you so much - you're a truly intelligent, courageous, and introspective man.
Thank you Daniel for how honest you are about this conversation. I really think you should reach out to @Destiny to have a conversation about the demonization of China and the lack of proper conversations about holding governments on each side accountable to work for the good of everybody.
As much as I disagree with destiny on so so so so many things I do believe he is acting in good faith almost all the time. Even when I disagree with him I can also understand his thought process and he has interesting justifications for his beliefs
OK i love black people destiny, I don't think he'll be able to engage in this in good faith, he is a business man first and this topic is a risk to his livelihood.
You two are barking up the wrong tree. I'm not here to defend destiny so idk where this goofy virtue signaling is coming from. I do think it would be an interesting conversation if they spoke with each other. I'm here to cut through western propaganda same as you presumably.
Destiny does not always act in good faith. For instance, watch his recent 'debate' with Richard Wolff. I've been watching Destiny for over 8 years, and I watch his debates because it's entertaining -- they're not actually that informative. His style of argument is more about winning than providing a nuanced discussion over an issue. He uses a lot of rhetorical tricks/traps and he's generally very condescending to people who politically disagree with him.
Admire your insight, perception, and courage on this most difficult issue. I hope that the Chinese government actually reflects on your thoughts for their future actions.
As a Chinese who live in Canada for over 10 years, it is my pleasure to see and learn about the cultural differences; how two different political systems manage their countries, and how the different ideologies affect people. And it is such a pleasure to watch your video to see how you experience the differences in a very objective way and questioning the typical western stereotype and false reports. Thank you Daniel for your voice.
Daniel is right to worry what comes next in the near future in Xinjiang. With the amount of resources the US will spend to create civil war and the delisting of ETIM, I am afraid we are just witnessing the calm before the storm. It will be truly incredible if the calm persist and I hope I am wrong. If choosing the lesser evil is what it takes then so be it.
Thank you Daniel. Really appreciate the honesty and the fair constructive criticisms. You are very correct about why there was a lot of hesitancy for those of us who doesn't hate China to say negative things about her. It's not because we don't think there are negatives, but we know that every time we say something remotely negative, people in the West will hear only that. And then they'll think it's 100x worse than what have been described and judged harshly for it even if it's something that the Western country does exactly the same way. And if we show support or even understanding to certain Chinese policies, we'd be called a communist or brainwashed in 2 seconds flat. It's so frustrating, and as a result many of us either end up shutting up about it or we simply say as many positive things as possible... Almost like revenge-style. I think if Chinese issues are judged fairly, with the same standards as how the West judge their own issues, we will be much less defensive and will be able to openly voice more constructive criticisms. Because we will know that it will not be used as a weapon against China. But right now, that is not the case.
I think many anti-China people only want to hear the negative news about China that's all, and ignore the positive news about China. It's like a picky child who'll only eat all the meat and ignore the veggies on her plate, so it becomes very difficult to provide a balanced view.
@@Shenzhou. True. I also think there are many who aren't necessarily anti-China, but they're so "brainwashed" by the media and their government that they cannot fathoam that anything positive can happen in China at all. :(
The US way of dealing with poverty: lure upper-middle class/already wealthy, home-based 'entrepreneurs' with cash and gifts while evicting working-class people who haven't been able to make rent.
Thank you very much Daniel. It is very informative and insightful. As a Chinese, I think the methodology of poverty allevation and de-terrorism in China has been deeply rooted in the Chinese culture. In the Analects of Confucius, one of the remarks I rememered is "夫子之道，忠恕而已“, which can be interpreted as " “The basic principle of the Way our Master advocates and holds is kind-heartedness, with focus on faithfulness and forgiveness.” Both of the two Chinese characters are very interesting. 忠 , which has "centre" as upper part, and "heart" as lower part, means to put your heart in the middle, so you can try your best when you do things （some people interpreted 忠 as loyalty, but i think here it means more loyalty to yourself）; 恕，has “same“ as upper part, and "heart" as lower part, and it means to treat other like yourself. So try your best when you do things, and treat other people like yourself, that's the way Confucius taugh us 2600 years ago. I know there are still lots of issues, some of them are really severe, but I believe China will be getting better and better if we can keep doing things in our own way and growing peacefully. Thank you again!
Kudos to you, Daniel! This is the epitome of great journalism, reviewing the situation from multiple perspectives, and digging deeper to reveal the real reasons behind the Xinjiang disinformation propaganda.
I hope that the economy in Xinjiang can boom fast enough to benefit everyone there especially the poor and rural part, which will help a lot to eliminate the extreme Islamism which always use poverty as an excuse to brainwash local Uighurs.
Dumbrill's balanced and clear-eyed perspective is what I most appreciate. The PRC is not perfect and this is all the more reason why we need to get at the truth and fix what is broken. And, it is heartening that he is sensitive to the interviewee and chose not to film him. Kudos to Dumbrill.
One of your BEST videos i have seen, and i have been following you for a long time. I am from South Africa and moved to China with my wife and two kids, and i can tell you first hand the type of people the Chinese are and the type of country China is. I am going to Xinjiang in the very near future to show my family in South Africa what it is really like not just in China but in Xinjiang in particular. Great content, hope to see much more and long may your channel show the west THE REAL CHINA. 🕌
Thank you so much for bringing perspectives and voice for all of us to see. Context is really important. Always lacking in mainstream media and journalism.
Just came back from a trip to Xinjiang and definitely loved it. It was so amazingly vast and beautiful. We talked a lot about these issues with our driver on the road. And you summarized the whole situation really well. Good job Daniel!
Great video Daniel! Thank you so much! Our world needs the people (media and journalists) like you to keep a health report and media instead a media with lies which serves for political purpose and for money provider!
Thank you Daniel. I related so strongly to the dilemma faced by all pro-China voices you described. China is like a house under construction, barely enough to shelter its people from the rain and thunder that has been raging outside for a century. Then came someone hell-bent on tearing the building down, citing extremely exagerated quality concerns. I would be pathetically blind if I casually dismiss him by claiming there is no quality issue whatsoever, but, in the meantime, I am equally - if not even more - uncomfortable to tacitly side with him and dig my own grave. I sometimes got equally frustrated by the absurdity and dishonesty the MSM keep shoveling down their audience's throat, and by the ever-diminishing ground for constructive criticism due to the overwhelming need for counterbalancing the negtive rhetoric. It is always easy for haters to point a finger when they do not have skin in the game... Look forward to your future work!
there is a masonic sabbatean cryptocracy that pervades the west domestic control is now enacted on an individual basis MSM will never, ever present an egalitarian perspective on china, this is not in their nature by creation. westerners have no precautions against subterfuge, only trust and belief and feelings, no epistemology or rigorous intellectual process. MSM is less of a news service and more of an emotional service, is cultivation possible in the presence of corruption?
Hi Daniel, I've subscribed to your channel for a good while and have been loving it, even tho I rarely leave any comments. As for this video, I think it's the most important one on Xinjiang "concentration camp" issue so far. The layers of your thinking and the honesty of your criticism is MUCH MUCH appreciated, as well as the amount of work you put into this. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for making an effort in interviewing that gentleman. It must be very emotional for both you and him talking about his experience. In Singapore, we have deradicalisation program too for those who are deemed as terrorists, potential terrorists or having extreme ideas which will cause harm to the society. Examples of extreme ideas are like : targeting churches or mosques to cause harm to devotees, joining the ISIS in Syria, canvassing and funding the operations of ISIS, etc. The idea of having them "removed" from the society for period of time is to stop their continued interaction with dangerous elements. While in this programme, they will be counselled by religious teachers. Family members are allowed to visit them on certain days. Steps are taken to ensure that they can return and integrate smoothly into the society. Personally, I appreciate our government's effort in trying its best to keep the society safe for everyone.
Good Day Mr. Dumbrill. I wanted to comment on how much I appreciate your willingness to test your stand by trying to find people whose stories presumably could contradict your assumptions. It takes a lot of courage to listen to somebody who might invalidate everything you've done and said up to this point, much less to seek them out. I'm not sure I'd be up to that myself. One other difference I wanted to mention about the McCarthyism comparison is that McCarthyism was a policy of flagrant opportunism. To my knowledge there was no attempt to "rehabilitate" those called out as communists. The goal was to crush these people completely, and to take them out of society permanently, usually by blacklisting them, and to benefit from their destruction either by shoring up the accuser's patriotic bona-fides or allowing them to avoid deeper consequences if they themselves had been accused. What's happening in Xinjiang appears to be the opposite, at least regarding the fate of those caught up in the dragnet. Except for those who have been convicted of the most serious of crimes, the goal seems to be to ultimately bring these people successfully back into the society from outside, and to provide them a future that they can be happy with. Again, thank you very much for the video. I feel like I can always trust you to be honest about what you see. I know you put a lot of time and effort into these posts and I very much appreciate it.
Agreed with you. I remembered a brother of my friend was put in jail for 10 years under theBritish in The then so called nation of Malaya, now Malaysia just because he was fighting along with those Malay citizens for independence as a student activist. Luckily for him, he had a girl friend who waited for him all those years and they did get married in the end but his youth was wasted spending in jail. No re education or chance of vocational training. Finally worked in various jobs to get himself a small grocery business. So much for western democracy and human rights.
This is indeed a both candid and forthcoming revelation, now I'll make it a point to visit your brewery bar in hope of learning more from you if you have the time. Two thumbs up!
You are a voice of reason, Daniel, in this world of seemingly increasing irrationality, hate, and anger. You cover all the sides that need to be covered (of course, this is not a one-dimensional issue), without over-emphasizing this or that aspect to push a certain agenda. It's such a shame that a majority of Americans are simply not curious enough to look into what is going on in the world outside of their country and political bubble. They assume they understand everything, 100% crystal clear, just from seeing some headlines on Twitter or Facebook. But as they say, if you see it enough, you start to believe it. It takes some strength to acknowledge one's misunderstandings and correct them. I only hope more of us start to do that.
