Syria lesson: China needs to help more in this information war

[@pessi6185]

Brian's video on his "The New Atlas" channel about Syria yesterday is essential viewing. It's time for China to take off the gloves ad the geopolitical war ramps up. It's good to see China slapping sanctions on US military firms. I would love to see more Chinese people boycott US goods & stick to home made products. This will hit the US exactly where it hurts them.

[@far_centrist]

Then they'll cry "overcapacity" 😭

[@haniahannslew4108]

Totally agree

[@GDawg2K2]

Really sick of China pussy footing around while the US openly arms Taiwan! China lacks the balls to defend themselves from a fascist US! Never mind anyone else! See their lack of any basic action in Gaza! China is such a coward they’re still selling drones to Ukrainian NAZI!

[@hongqi5734]

Absolutely

[@andrzejskora7080]

Chińczycy nie muszą nakladać sankcji na jankesa ,ci durniem w amoku sami na siebie założą sankcje , już to trup zapowiada , Jankes i jego gospodarka jest zależna od Chin i zadłużona w CH inach

[@Lyra0966]

Brian is a significant part of that relatively small number of content creators who challenge the US's constant lies and misinformation. He is a brilliant researcher and his presentations are meticulous.

[@hengng4414]

Ytube constantly demonetizes , deletes, sanctions, content creators, community hosts, and members if they share opposing narratives to Washington DC. eg Scott Ritter. Western Media lectures the whole world on freedom of speech, freedom of expression, not true. Please ask Scott Ritter and Julian Assange.

[@retyroni]

He is. Also, he relies on Western sources of information so he's like a teacher, showing Western audiences how to think critically about the information we're given.

[@mayamichelle6741]

Indeed. I agree.

[@vialaterale1899]

Fully agree ... just now the narrative over Syria and seeing masses of people not knowing anything about HTS and Turkish, Israeli and American interests in Syria is shocking.

[@cheungchingtong]

The thing is, you can clearly see every news media from China is branded "XXX is funded in whole or in part by the Chinese government", here on YT. They slap all kinds of narratives on China with smearing, and so to make people do not believe what they see from those Chinese medias from the beginning, not to mention there are so many paid bots around, calling others bot instead, and meddling people's mind.

[@ThisHell_ThisParadise_IsOurs]

Among those who were raided in the gangqang party are also 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦 and many Muslim leaders, 🇮🇱 is just a p!mp as always.😂

[@ericyeo805]

Brian is absolutely right.

[@jonsnow8853]

Information warfare is incredibly serious, and its effects and potential for destruction should never be underestimated.

[@Leila-sd1sl]

Thank you Brian for speaking the brutal truth

[@sleo3720]

Brian is 💯spot on Not having your own information space is like leaving your back door unlocked for potential thieves or assassins

[@teg-dirb]

Thank you for having Brian Berletic on to talk about this issue.

[@therover65]

Very good points about protecting your country’s information space. 👍

[@Andy-P]

America banning tik'tok and after Romania election Europe should do the same

[@BruceSarbi]

Brian is doing a great job in all his geopolitical coverage. About time Brian gets to visit China to see how things are.

[@GuoguoZhang-v1v]

He's very clear about things happening in China. He lives in Thailand.

[@leko4420]

Very important. If China and BRICS don't address this they will lose.

[@danythrinbell1596]

china like to be confortab;e making money

[@rsuriyop]

China doesn't want to involve itself in other countries' troubles. Which is going to bite them in the butt sooner or later down the line. The US is just going to continue meddling in other countries and creating chaos in an effort to overthow those governments that don't bow down to them - Syria being the latest in the line to fall. What's it going to take for China to take action against this?

[@srappytrex3946]

Not really, they don't care about winning and loosing in small battle, they keep producing and trading with the world and they will win.

[@gelinrefira]

This is why the Great Firewall exist, and yes China should export that technology to other countries.

[@whensonzhou4174]

dont like GFW personally, but it's extremely effective both politically and economically. China starts early and I doubt any other nation could do it effectively. Even Russia and Iran can't do it at the scale and tech level that China does.

[@maiser]

Yeah this wouldn't happen in north Korea. Because its not open enough.

[@chinathesideyoudontsee8157]

Its not about the Great fire wall as anyone interested in restricted topics can just use a VPN . Where China is on top of things is monitoring outside influence / lies to infiltrate Chinese MSM which many probably don't even follow these days anyway!

[@TacticalMayo]

KZbin is American 🇺🇸

[@jansecj9472]

@@whensonzhou4174 It's important to note that (if I remember right) the GFW came AFTER the US tried a "maidan" in HongKong. It was a defensive reaction to a direct asymmetric attack.

[@God_is_love_believe]

Not only China but Russia needs to do far more. If both these powers ignore the social media space abroad then they will lose the world. Investment is not enough, you will lose that if you lose the information war. Both Russia and China need to spend vast sums to counter Western misinformation abroad. They are doing far too little overseas.

[@thisiskevin1000]

Plenty of foreign social media entries talking about China - from media organizations like CGTN and Xinhua to travel vloggers. Absolutism in free speech is not a guarantee

[@petersmangalisongoma2013]

South Africa is the most propagandized country on earth. I believe there's a large army of "fact checkers" shadow banning and deleting content and even comments that discuss a very wide variety of topics that do not favor the west and the current pro West GNU government of the country

[@qjtvaddict]

@@thisiskevin1000not enough

[@srappytrex3946]

Why, just look at the BRI project invested in Syria, I don't think China wants to get involved at all, they only want to do business with politically stable area, the not stable one you can see their investment is way lower almost dropable. Syria's problem is syria's problem, Ukraine's problem is Europe problem. China does not want to get involved.

[@srappytrex3946]

Why, China doesn't want to get politically involved.

[@user-ye5cg8he7q]

I remember a story many years ago of Russians visiting America in the 1950s I think it was. When asked what they liked about America, they said we love your propaganda. Your propaganda is wonderful. The interviewer was a bit perplexed and asked them what do you mean? You have propaganda in Russia. The Russians answered, Yes, but in America you believe it!

[@TheBigGSN5]

People don’t care what the truth is when the truth shatters their worldview.

[@herman389]

Hi andy, hi Brian, oops.. i got 2 honest gentleman here.😂😂. Like them both, never skip any videos of each one of them. Keep up the good work guys.. Love from Indonesia.

[@zaharijaafar8311]

Yes, me too

[@cshaf0812]

Step 1 identify the problem and the risks of not addressing Step 2 creative and constructive solutions Brian comes with solutions

[@jf-be4zy]

Thank you Andy for all you do.

[@markmahan38]

Brian is a brilliant man. He is revolutionary in understanding the need for information sovereignty.

[@alinradu6118]

Brian is spot on!

[@stephenlock7236]

A good start would be for countries to ban these media mouth pieces of the western governments.

[@red-baitingswine8816]

This is perhaps even more important than ditching the dollar!

[@ObjectiveAnalysis]

This is top level analysis and opinion. Nice work gents.

[@sfukuda512]

I agree with Brian's greater point that a nation must have control over its media, including social media, or it risks having its own citizens become foreign agents. However, I believe that such a development is infeasible for small countries or countries without a robust economy. A BRCS-based or multipolar social media platform would be an interesting development, indeed. My belief is that as US hard power wanes, they will still be able to utilize soft power for their own geopolitical interests. Too many people respect the BBC or Reuters even though they are known propagandists for hegemonic forces. We need something akin to a CGTN world service. A visible and well-funded organization that can challenge the imperial narrative.

[@kristsanjaya1109]

Exactly ! Well said bro..🎉

[@haniahannslew4108]

But it’s still hard to win over the hegemonic forces when everyone still watch CGTN through yt. Just like RT Russian channel being banned to post on yt

[@kristsanjaya1109]

Must be create a new alternatif platform like BRICS payment system , out of SWIFT...wkwk..

[@TacticalMayo]

KZbin is American 🇺🇸

[@Darknova591]

​@@TacticalMayoit's social media not mainstream media fool.

[@emole9511]

Happy to see Brian Berletic on your programme. Outstanding work gentleman, thank you!

[@LW78321]

Thank you Brian and Andy for all that you do in spreading the truth ❤

[@georgehanna943]

Great video, this guy knows what is happening and what is needed.

[@ailinchong7506]

Awesome podcast Andy 👌👍thanks inviting knowledgeable Brian Berlectic sharing his insights on Information Technology 👌👍voicing how China could assist protecting Global South countries’ national space security 👌👍

[@johngray7791]

Followed Brian for years,great commentator.✌

[@AugustusOmega]

A Marine and a great speaker

[@sinic1978]

China's Internet ecosystem needs to go global

[@PL22-JudgeDredd]

Brian is so spot on.

[@darrell4982]

Like so many other aspects of governance, you can bet that China’s leadership is way out ahead on this one. Remember, they have proven themselves to be the adult in the room when it comes to geopolitical nuance. No drama needed. Great show Andy, thank you.

[@grandwonder5858]

China is doing an awesome job at protecting its information space, but it needs to start helping other countries to do the same, especially for poor countries that can’t afford to create its own media for its own citizens to consume! If China could create a BRI version for the information space that would be so awesome! This would eliminate the dangerous US propaganda media from poisoning people’s minds!

[@Sean-giang]

No they haven't. If anything, chinese citizens who are smart use vpns to bypass the great firewall. That's how insecure china is

[@haniahannslew4108]

@@grandwonder5858 the problem is … are other countries willing to listen to what China say when those countries for years have been receiving and still believing some u s propaganda. Many countries still have more suspicion for China than the u s because of years of u s propaganda

[@chuekaothao6329]

Thank you China for standing strong but more is needed, like $1.5 billions dollars anti-west funds to help the global south fight western bias and western false narrative. Like Senator Graham said, it'll be the best money spent, China help the global south fight the west without China loosing a single soldier.

[@ranger7478]

What a fascinating, educational and startlingly relevant discussion, thanks!

[@shifty220]

Great stuff, been a big fan of both Brian and Andy, so really enjoyed this collab!

[@ReportsOnChina]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@XY-rh3if]

Russian President Putin once said, and I quote "When It Comes To Propaganda, You Can't Compete With the United States"

[@ChicagoTurtle1]

Andy and Brian! Together in one episode! People are happy!

[@Pace18692]

The funny part is that westner medias show Turkish soldiers as Syrian people

[@linus631]

Great job guys! Keep it up!

[@Maharlikano_XYZ]

Great collab! ✨✨✨

[@demonridera]

What Brian says is critical. As China seeks to play a bigger role on the world stage, it will have to raise it's game in the intelligence gathering and information space. It needs foreign speakers initially as there are huge cultural differences between the Chinese and foreign audiences. Sometimes Chinese content doesn't convey the point in an effective manner

[@TuanTran-h5f]

It's not that Chinese content can't convey their points in effective manner. There are people that get their points of view and others that don't simply due to the effects of Western media aka propaganda.

[@thisiskevin1000]

Advances in big data and AI may change the course of the game. A generational shift as well where the younger folks today with challenge the notions

[@demonridera]

@thisiskevin1000 I agree. The younger generation is a great hope. The older ones are too rigid and slow. Being systematic should not prevent you from thinking laterally

[@dannyboy8850]

I totally agree with Brian. 👍👍👍

[@hpmoxie4660]

Justice should prevail, though its path might be long and difficult!

[@maggiechan33]

All people have to do is look at the violence and homelessness in the US.

[@notchurbusiness4958]

China has the fluidity to offer cut price financial services . Money talks, look at what the israeli bankers do to the world. China has that capacity and more. Lets push for BRICS expansion

[@lachlancross8283]

2008 gfc also forced US out of Africa, there’s still hope

[@mahbrum]

@@lachlancross8283 What is gfc?

[@hawkbartril3016]

Thanks for having Brian Berletic on, as he is definitely one of the best commentators on geopolitical affairs. He should be on everyone's list of who to listen to. I have NEVER heard a lie come from his mouth. NEVER. Saying that, sometimes he can get things wrong but he will always correct anything he gets wrong as soon as possible.

[@DailyBeatings]

Good choice for a guest. Brian is very knowledgeable and his predictions are accurate...🥰

[@luvanime1986]

Excellent video, I enjoy your channel so very much. Brian is one of the best analysts on the net these days. As a fellow american, Brian is one of the few who you can count on one hand, to tell it like it is with no sugar coating!

[@skywire5595]

They been using that against HK

[@antonioonieva8666]

Thanks Andy. Brian outstanding as always.

[@dubaldwight1253]

Bryan is a legend

[@AccPhys]

kudos to andy for bringing brian and this superimportant topic on his show

[@ashrakhanom3625]

Thank you for bringing on Brian. After his last show I was really interested in unpacking his analysis.

[@akwc2]

Creation of a worldwide social media platform is a good idea!

[@jansecj9472]

3:04 "so called electoral democracy and media freedom is like a skeleton key that the US basically can use at any time to get what it wants across the globe" Bingo! What a brilliant statement.

[@DemiurgusXXI]

Fully agree on this. One important and crucial aspect which is missing is the possibility to use IT infrastructure and cloud technology. You can have your own social medias, but if they run on US servers you are back to square zero once again. Create a cloud infrastructure is not peanuts, requires high tech and continuous investments and China has alredy gone a long way on this.

[@magicsmurfy]

I have a feeling Syria will become another Libya or Iraq at best.

[@abrahamangsa]

They were the same since 2011. Sathanyahu list.

[@BWayne-hd5cy]

English language is the key. Social media is predominantly in English and the narratives controlled by the English-speaking world. There is no point in discussing geopolitics in local language if you want to win support from the rest of the world. Use English such as this channel and you wrestle back the narrative.

[@azizaziz5621]

A good example is Pakistan.

[@freshquestcomic-selfiecomic]

Great clarity on an often overlooked subject of National information social platforms. Well done Brian and Andy. Looking forward to Christmas in Beijing. Thank you from Auckland.

[@mingpoyang]

I believe China and Russia should help smaller countries by stopping malicious western propaganda levelled against them.

[@oscarorellana3036]

I'm not a geopolitical global studies strategist or specialist. I'm thinking that China needs to be very careful in monitoring the current situation in Syria ( or what's left of Syria as a country as such ) and surrounding counties. This region now can become a training hub for Jihadists with the support of the USA and allies. Being the type of imperialist beasts that they are the USA and allies will attempt again to destabilise Xinjiang by infiltrating Jihadists into the region. Just a thought.

[@tomellman2418]

Thank you, Brian for not talking about war, that is blood and guts war. I’m really burned out.

[@odyssey327]

A recent trip to Taiwan tells me how US media influence over the island, in fact, the whole world.

[@GaryGraham-sx4pm]

. people watch what they want to watch

[@odyssey327]

@GaryGraham-sx4pm You can watch anything you like but with an open mind. Don't follow what you see blindly. Must see the stories behind the stories.

[@GaryGraham-sx4pm]

@@odyssey327 . most taiwanese engage with international media and have broad ranging opinions, mainland media and the media types that brian berletic espouses are quite one-dimensional in that they are against anything originating in the west.

[@odyssey327]

@GaryGraham-sx4pm Do you bother to find out the reasons for Brian and the likes' views of the West, including you on China ? Most importantly, do you believe what the West says. It's obvious that you don't see the stories behind the stories. You rely only on Western media for information. "Have you been to China?" as State Councillor Wang Yi said to one Canadian reporter a couple of years ago.

[@SimonAshworthWood]

I totally agree with Brian on this topic.

[@geoffreywilliams9324]

Assad we are now being told how oppressive he was with 1000's locked away in awefull conditions.

[@quoc28mytube]

Watch this!

[@liamporter1137]

Well said. Informative. Great channel.

[@ПИЦКВлад]

❤❤❤Well said Brian and Andy‼️👍👍👍Well done…

[@AtlantaBill]

Coinnigh ort féin, a Bhriain. Tiocfaidh údaráis na Síne timpeall. Keep hammering away at them, Brian. The Chinese authorities will come around. Quick work, Andy and staff, responding to Brian Berletic's game-changing message by getting it out to the public in record time. You too realize that there's no time to waste, seeing the lesson of Syria's fall.

[@tajabdullah.malaysia]

Great information 🎉❤❤ Masy'Allah Allahuakbar Permudahkan urusan kami semuanya aamiin 😊

[@minervasheryl4748]

I think the country that won Afghanistan, the graveyard of empires, without firing a single shot knows what they are doing or not doing.

[@BroonParker]

Thank you. I recommend following Brian's work - his output is always cogently argued and painstakingly evidenced. And, like this channel, it's on this dodgy information space (plus a few others).

[@phobosmoon4643]

Gentlemen! Thanks! Love you two! These events are so sad!

[@jorgi6335]

Great episode! Thanks for this. ❤🙏🏻

[@dannychu5140]

totally agree

[@JamesWhite-cr5ys]

Excellent podcast. Thank you both.

[@Ace1000ks]

China had a good policy of keeping out US social media and media.

[@ks792]

Well said!

[@harbinger6562]

Good afternoon Brian and Andy ❤️🇨🇳🇸🇾🦾😇

[@AtticusKarpenter]

It must be recognized in UN and overall international community that "promoting democracy" is barely shy rephrasing of "intervention in internal affairs of other countries" and every NGO that openly state that in their goals must be outlawed. And rest of NGO have to be closely monitored. Freedom of speech and informational security are compatible, its just countries have to stop tolerating such easily traceable foreign interest actors like political NGOs

[@gamerdudegamerdude4961]

& now they're doing it in Georgia.

[@joylarson9040]

Thank you so much.

[@kindface]

Very fair point indeed, Brian. Beijing is just pretty unsophisticated playing in the global information space. I wished they had picked up that skill as successfully as they have in the economic development and tech spaces.

[@mortvader]

Awesome show! Thanks!

[@ZenLH]

Great to see Brian Berletic on Reports on China👏👏👏👏 Information space is so important for national security of any self determination country 👍👍👍👍

[@syncmaster915n]

China can lend a hand to Global South nations in building up secured information borders most certainly. If i remember correctly, China used to host internet security conferences before the pandemic, calling for such things. Nobody listened. Great chat with Brian btw 👍👍

[@MsCat71]

Thank you!

[@eanlengchng3475]

Brian is absolutely right. BRICS+ & BRICS nations must immediately consider developing English & other languages social media platforms that allow the international community to access information & true state of global news as soon as possible. It is really astonishing how much the real truth has been kept from the lay person. It has allowed for a biased view about China, Russia & Iran for a very, very long time. Thanks for bringing Brian on to discuss this issue, Andy. 🙏🙏🙏

[@nguyenngochung593]

Great programme

[@simplica1]

Iran should be careful as well! Netanyahu said recently Iran is next.

[@leefer1955]

Why would China stop us (State Department Ghouls)from destroying OURSELVES!😂

[@kenjack6674]

Brian's analysis are always brilliant, just truth and facts , thank you for this ,

[@hongqingxiang3374]

Thank you both for your sharing on the topic🙏

[@yingxu7908]

Thank Andy have Brian to talk about the security

[@shahinshahi7108]

Absolutely!!❤

[@steveweaver4436]

Couldn't agree more. I think it's about sharing experience with other countries and empowering them to find a co-operative solution.

[@xingyuzhou1891]

All forms of warfare are ultimately a waste of resources.

[@4411825]

Totally agree with Brian as this is the minimum China 🇨🇳 should be doing! Calling yourself Communist means something and has certain responsibilities!

[@simplica1]

This is really excellent information that everyone should know! China had copped a lot of criticism for years for having its own social media platforms so there is always that initial barrier to break through. Brian provided a great response. Thank you both for bringing this to our attention!

[@desmondho9567]

There are many area that the Global Majority needs to move away from the current, 1) Foriegn exchange and financial system. Alternative banking and Insurance system. Reduce dependency on dollars. 2) Internet system and platforms. 3) Transform to multi currency trades system. 4) Commodities trading platforms system. 5) Global Majority needs Technology and Technical transfer from China and Russia. 6) Military and defense alliance among Global Majority Just to highlight a few.

[@YellowboyRickLee]

Although it’s not really China’s style cuz they tend to not mettle with a country’s internal affairs/politics, building infrastructure is one thing, but building information networks is another, and if building information networks/security, the language should probably be in the country’s own native language instead of English, no? Who’s to say most of the people in a global south country could read English? Countries like China and Russia SHOULD help with this kind of information security, but it’s no easy task.

[@grandwonder5858]

If China could create an information space version of the BRI to help protect other countries’ information space that would be so awesome! This would eliminate the dangerous US propaganda media from entering a country’s information space and stop the US’s dangerous propaganda from poisoning people’s minds!

[@lesliewood4069]

Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏