This year has seen a sudden surge of American interest in China-related news, from Huawei to Xinjiang to Hong Kong. Teen, Diana, Ray, and first-time guest Rich talk about why the American psyche is so fixated on these stories, especially when many of the alleged wrongdoings involves issues that are actually in dire need of addressing in America itself.

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REFERENCED RESOURCES:

Korea? It's Always Really Been About China!: https://www.counterpunch.org/2017/09/22/korea-its-always-really-been-about-china/

The U.S. Is Purging Chinese Cancer Researchers From Top Institutions: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-06-13/the-u-s-is-purging-chinese-americans-from-top-cancer-research

9 Arizona State Students From China Detained At LA Airport, Denied Admission To U.S.: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/08/30/arizona-state-students-from-china-detained-denied-admission-to-us/2171189001/

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