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Carl Zha has an incredible conversation with legendary journalist Pepe Escobar, fresh off the road from a groundbreaking trip across China's Xinjiang region. We traveled the modern Silk Road, from the high-tech capital of Urumqi to the ancient oasis of Kashgar, and what we witnessed completely shatters the Western media narrative.
In this episode, Pepe contrasts his travels in Xinjiang from 25 years ago with the reality on the ground today. We discuss the mind-boggling modernization, the seamless integration of ethnic groups, the truth behind the "redevelopment" of Kashgar's old city, and the shocking scale of the Belt and Road Initiative's infrastructure. This is a firsthand, on-the-ground account you won't get anywhere else.
TIMESTAMPS: Key Topics Discussed
(00:00) - Introduction to Pepe Escobar, the "OG" Foreign Correspondent
(01:45) - Pepe's Career: From Asia Times to Being Smeared as a "CCP Agent"
(06:50) - The Mission: Documenting the New Silk Road in Xinjiang
(08:45) - First Impressions: The "Enormous Shock" of Modern Xinjiang
(11:30) - The Karakoram Highway & China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
(13:45) - Crossing the Taklamakan Desert: A Modern Engineering Marvel
(16:10) - The Reality of Kashgar: From Segregated City to Integrated Hub
(19:30) - An Emotional Moment: Showing Locals Footage of Their City from 1998
(22:45) - People-to-People Exchange: Han Chinese, Uyghurs, and Others Living & Working Together
(25:15) - The Tourism Boom: Driven Domestically, Missing Westerners Due to "Demonization"
(29:00) - On the Ground Security: Facial Recognition, Polite Police, and the Real Story
(33:45) - The Upcoming Documentary: A "Multipolar" BRICS Production
(37:20) - Plans for Part 2: Focusing on Northern Xinjiang and Central Asian Borders
(41:50) - Xinjiang as a High-Tech & Green Energy Hub
(47:10) - The Power of Long-Term Planning: 5-Year Plans vs. Western Short-Termism
(52:30) - The "Asian Century" is Already Here: The Vibe of Development vs. Western Decline
(58:00) - China's Offer to the Global South vs. The Washington Consensus
(01:01:30) - How to Follow Pepe Escobar's Work
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Pepe Escobar Travels Silk Road with Carl Zha | Nov. 3, 2025
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Alex Reporterfy, Cyrus Janssen, Patrick Lancaster | The American Collapse: What We Must Learn From China | Sept. 14, 2025
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America is more divided than ever. Political polarisation, cultural wars, and rising violence are tearing the nation apart. Is there a way back?
Join Alex Reporterfy, Cyrus Janssen, and Carl Zha for a critical live stream discussion. We'll explore the uncomfortable questions: What can a divided America learn from China's model of social cohesion and security? How has China created a society where people feel safe, and what lessons can be applied to curb the violence and insecurity plaguing American life?
The United States is at a critical juncture. Deep societal divisions, a toxic political climate, and a pervasive sense of insecurity have left many Americans questioning the future. From rampant crime in major cities to the constant threat of violence, the social fabric appears to be unraveling.
Meanwhile, China has lifted hundreds of millions from poverty and fostered a society with a remarkable degree of public safety. While the two systems are vastly different, are there principles and strategies America can learn from?
This Sunday, join commentators Alex Reporterfy, Cyrus Janssen, and Carl Zha for an in-depth and provocative discussion. We will tackle the tough issues head-on:
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America is more divided than ever. Political polarisation, cultural wars, and rising violence are tearing the nation apart. Is there a way back?
Join Alex Reporterfy, Cyrus Janssen, and Carl Zha for a critical live stream discussion. We'll explore the uncomfortable questions: What can a divided America learn from China's model of social cohesion and security? How has China created a society where people feel safe, and what lessons can be applied to curb the violence and insecurity plaguing American life?
The United States is at a critical juncture. Deep societal divisions, a toxic political climate, and a pervasive sense of insecurity have left many Americans questioning the future. From rampant crime in major cities to the constant threat of violence, the social fabric appears to be unraveling.
Meanwhile, China has lifted hundreds of millions from poverty and fostered a society with a remarkable degree of public safety. While the two systems are vastly different, are there principles and strategies America can learn from?
This Sunday, join commentators Alex Reporterfy, Cyrus Janssen, and Carl Zha for an in-depth and provocative discussion. We will tackle the tough issues head-on:
- Political Stability vs. Division: How does China's long-term planning contrast with America's short-term political cycles?
- Culture of Safety: What societal and policy decisions have led to China's low rates of violent crime?
- Social Cohesion: Can a collectivist mindset offer lessons for an individualistic American culture that feels increasingly isolated?
This live stream will challenge your perspectives and offer a unique look at how America might begin to heal its deepest wounds by looking to an unlikely source for inspiration.
- Culture of Safety: What societal and policy decisions have led to China's low rates of violent crime?
- Social Cohesion: Can a collectivist mindset offer lessons for an individualistic American culture that feels increasingly isolated?
This live stream will challenge your perspectives and offer a unique look at how America might begin to heal its deepest wounds by looking to an unlikely source for inspiration.
Carl Zha | China’s Victory Day & SCO Summit Reveal a Global Power Shift | Sept. 6, 2025
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In this episode of India & Global Left, we sit down with Carl Zha to unpack why the West often misreads the changes taking place in Asia. From China’s Victory Day celebrations to the SCO Summit, we explore how these events reflect broader shifts in global politics.
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In this episode of India & Global Left, we sit down with Carl Zha to unpack why the West often misreads the changes taking place in Asia. From China’s Victory Day celebrations to the SCO Summit, we explore how these events reflect broader shifts in global politics.
Carl Zha, Warwick Powell & Dr. Da Wei | US Dollar is DONE, Trump in PANIC as China & BRICS Surge | Sept. 2, 2025
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China just dropped a BRICS bombshell on Trump at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and the consequences for the US dollar are devastating. Analysts Carl Zha, Dr. Warwick Powell, and Dr. Da Wei (coming from Beijing) break down the explosion of the new multipolar world order in recent days and what it means for the waning hegemony of the US and the dollar.
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China just dropped a BRICS bombshell on Trump at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and the consequences for the US dollar are devastating. Analysts Carl Zha, Dr. Warwick Powell, and Dr. Da Wei (coming from Beijing) break down the explosion of the new multipolar world order in recent days and what it means for the waning hegemony of the US and the dollar.
