Trump Accidentally Makes China Stronger | Silk and Steel

Trump Accidentally Makes China Stronger | Silk and Steel

For decades, the United States benefited as it attracted the world's top scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Is that advantage now disappearing? In this episode, Carl Zha and Daniel Dumbrill examine how recent U.S. policies may now accelerate China's technological rise rather than slow it down. They discuss the Trump administration's approach to scientific research, the change in flow of global talent, and why more foreign researchers choose Chinese universities and companies. The conversation also explores the increased international success of Chinese manufacturers like ZXMoto and BYD, debates which surround AI, cybersecurity, and national security, and the broader geopolitical implications of U.S. foreign policy—from Xinjiang and economic development to the Middle East and the Iran conflict. Topics include: • Why foreign engineers increasingly choose China • BYD, ZXMoto, and the rise of Chinese manufacturing • Trump's science and technology policies • The change in global competition for talent • Anthropic, AI, and U.S. intelligence agencies • Cybersecurity and accusations against Chinese tech firms • China's western development strategy in Xinjiang and Tibet • The fentanyl debate and U.S.–China relations • Why some analysts believe Middle East conflicts benefit China's long-term strategy • The future of U.S.–China competition ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live [https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live] ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ [https://www.ukcolumn.org/] ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/ [https://support.ukcolumn.org/] ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial [https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial] Follow #UKColumn on: ► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn [https://x.com/ukcolumn] ► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn [https://t.me/ukcolumn] ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts [https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts] ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news [https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news]

When is it Okay to Restrict Free Speech? | Jerm Warfare

In this episode, Jerm, Charles, and Mike explore the complexities of free speech, online censorship, and recent legislative developments in the UK that impact digital rights and civil liberties. They debate the balance between security and freedom, and the implications of new laws on society. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live [https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live] ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ [https://www.ukcolumn.org/] ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/ [https://support.ukcolumn.org/] ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial [https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial] Follow #UKColumn on: ► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn [https://x.com/ukcolumn] ► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn [https://t.me/ukcolumn] ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts [https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts] ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news [https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news]

UK Column News — 22nd June 2026

Brian Gerrish and Ben Rubin present today's UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live [https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live] ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ [https://www.ukcolumn.org/] ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/ [https://support.ukcolumn.org/] ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial [https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial] Follow #UKColumn on: ► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn [https://x.com/ukcolumn] ► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn [https://t.me/ukcolumn] ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts [https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts] ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news [https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news] 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Starmer: Out! 08:23 Manchesterism: What next if Burnham leads? 24:34 Special guest Raja Miah: Burnham’s murky past and frightening future 36:00 UK Column 20th Anniversary 42:49 Censorship: Government to make state media THE priorty 54:04 Press Manipulation: Who really tells ‘the story’ 57:59 Covid: Vaccine damage acknowledged by MSM but push continues 01:02:10 And Finally: It’s a wonderful world - get out there.

Trump's Iran Deal: What Happens Next? | Silk and Steel

Has the world just stepped back from the brink of a major economic crisis? In this episode of the Silk & Steel Podcast, Carl Zha welcomes back Dr. Warwick Powell to examine the latest developments that surround the reported U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and what it could mean for global energy markets, regional security, and the future of the Middle East. The discussion explores whether this agreement represents a genuine breakthrough—or simply a temporary pause before renewed conflict. Topics include: • Trump's announced agreement with Iran • The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz • Oil markets and global economic consequences • Israel's regional strategy • The future of Iran-U.S. relations • China's vision for a new Middle East security architecture • Whether the current ceasefire can survive • The long-term implications for global geopolitics Will diplomacy prevail—or is this merely the next chapter in a much longer conflict? ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live [https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live] ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ [https://www.ukcolumn.org/] ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/ [https://support.ukcolumn.org/] ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial [https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial] Follow #UKColumn on: ► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn [https://x.com/ukcolumn] ► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn [https://t.me/ukcolumn] ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts [https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts] ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news [https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news]

Social Credit Scores are a Western Invention | Jerm Warfare

The social credit system and fintech ‘crises’ in China were not home-grown but, rather, engineered by Anglo-American institutions which also fuelled the 2008 U.S. financial crisis, argues Cynthia Chung. These global entities utilised Big Tech companies like Alibaba and Tencent to establish predatory lending practices before the Chinese government intervened to regulate these platforms. https://cynthiachung.substack.com/p/the-true-origins-of-chinas-social [https://cynthiachung.substack.com/p/the-true-origins-of-chinas-social] ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live [https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live] ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ [https://www.ukcolumn.org/] ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/ [https://support.ukcolumn.org/] ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial [https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial] Follow #UKColumn on: ► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn [https://x.com/ukcolumn] ► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn [https://t.me/ukcolumn] ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts [https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts] ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news [https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news]