The Lies Were Told @jerrystakeonchina799

The Lies Were Told

Jerrys Take on China 2026-03-08 | Whatever we're being told, one thing is certain, if it's in Mainstream Media, it isn't true

For the script, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/the-lies-were-told?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Bewares as Fake AI replaces Fake Experts

Jerrys Take on China 2026-09-16 | After a comment and question from a regular viewer, I looked at this and found it's exactly what she thought - fake

For the full script, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/beware-of-fake-ai-experts-replacing?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Bikepacking to Politics: how it happened

Jerrys Take on China 2026-09-14 | When I was asked how this happened, I had to think for a while

@jaredfontaine2002 was the person who asked this interesting question, thanks

For the full script, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/bikepacking-to-politics?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Cambridge, is it a nest of spies?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-09-07 | The Cambridge Nexus: From Covert Spies to Overt Soft Power continues

For the full text, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/the-cambridge-spy-scandal-that-never?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Why China Doesnt Intervene: Because Imperialism is Wrong

Jerrys Take on China 2026-09-04 | It's a question I get asked a lot, I've answered it in part but this is a fuller explanation and noe we can point at whenever anyone asks the question again

For the full scipt, o here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/why-wont-china-intervene?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Discussing The APEC Media Forum with Award Winning Show CreatorJosh Selig

Jerrys Take on China 2026-09-04 | This forum is taking place in Shenzhen, China's Digitial Capital, let's find out what an award winning US producer has discovered on this trip to China

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Racist Rants but Multiculturalism is here to stay

Jerrys Take on China 2026-09-03 | I got hit with what I consider a racist rant, he's gone now and blocked from my channel but hey, it was an interesting moment!

For the full script, you an go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/racist-rants-but-other-ethnicities?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Facts Matter, not opinions: the US is declining

Jerrys Take on China 2026-09-01 | Based on a response to a question: Have I been to the USA, no I haven't but I have access to facts that paint a picture of the place

The full script is here but no links, every fact is supported in the video but, if you want to prove it to yourself you're going to need to do your own research: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/facts-matter-the-usa-is-in-decline?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Every Single Narrative on China... Is WRONG

Jerrys Take on China 2026-09-01 | This was based on a question from @namelessnobody5285

The full script is here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/every-single-narrative-on-china?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true but there are no links in this one

Politics or Point Scoring? The truth about the Disaster on the Nepal Chinese Border

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-30 | I'm disgusted and sick, I really, for the first time in a long time want to puch someone in the face - this is a disater, time to refelct and let the rescuers do their job.

Contrary comments will not be resonded to, they'll be blocked or deleted

For the script, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/the-china-nepal-border-and-the-truth?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

News from China you MIGHT have Missed (August 2026)

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-30 | A new idea, filmed on a new phone (the Honor Robot) and just trying to see how popular it gets

For the script and links, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/news-from-china-you-might-have-missed?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Although the script is not 100% accurate as this is an informal videp

Is it safe?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-27 | China rejects but US acccepts contaminated food

For the full script and links, please go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/is-it-safe?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Is Blood the next Weapon in the Trade War ?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-26 | Surprisingly, I believe it is but it would be a huge mistake

For the full script and lionks, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/is-blood-the-next-weapon-in-the-trade?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Interviewed by A Scott in China about riding my bike around China

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-25 | If you don't know Scott, he's an Australian (with Scottish heritage) who lives in Zhaoqing City in Guangdong province, he came over to Zhongshan for a visit and was keen to see as much as he could as well as interview yours truly

We had a great time together and you can see more of him by visiting: @AScottInChina-ug5iy

Stability in Asia? Unlikely While Japans Military Resurges

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-23 | Shocking informatin about how history is being rewritten

For the full script and links, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/stability-in-asia?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Chinas Ethnic Unity Law Explained

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-21 | Many people are under the mistaken impression that this is desiged to make minorities conform, the opposite is true

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Riding across Northern China

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-19 | This is not one of my normal videos, I've been asked many times for things like this so it's for all of you who've asked.

I honestly don't think it will get many views - it's a composite of a few seconds of every day riding in China - there's no narrative only some backing music from a show we watched in Turpan, Xinjiang.

This ride started on May 11th 2026 in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia and finished in Kashgar, Western Xinjiang on 27th July 2026 - 7 weeks of riding through some of the most inhospitable land on the planet!

Watch as the climate changes from Arid, to desert as we move from Inner Mongolia to Ningxia and then into Gansu, then it becomes temperate as we go up the mountains of the Qinghai plateau, and become desert again when we enter Xinjiang from the South and cross the Tarim Basin where we witnessed the amazing de-desertification and back into absolute desert approaching Kashgar

I have no idea who to give the music credit to, it was recorded at show we went to in an ancient city over 3000 years old, in Turpan

Chinas Debt Trap Narrative: Just How Real is it?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-16 | The truth is, it's completely debunked and we shouldn't waste any more time on it but it's still being spouted by some ignoramuses

For the full script, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/the-chinese-debt-trap-narrative?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

China Just Got Serious REALLY with Trumps Illegal Sanctions

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-14 | A very recent Court Case in the Maritime Court of Shanghai has been ratified by the Supreme Court of China and is now enshrined in Chinese law - the cost of commpliance with illegal sanctions in China will be high

Here's a link to a previous video about the legislation: youtu.be/6s7257052FE

And for the full script go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/china-just-got-really-serious-with?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Massive Backfire as Trump Administration Forced to Repay Billions

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-13 | This must be one of Trump's most ignominous moments after boasting of billions in additional revenue, he's now obliged to repay it

For the full script and links, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/massive-backfire-for-trump?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Is China Breaking International LAw Selling Rocket Launchers to Iran?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-12 | The US makes laws, they aren't international. China has laws and they aren't breaking their own either

For the full script and links, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/is-china-breaking-international-law?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

APEC LEaders Summit: Whats it all about

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-11 | We are 100 Days away from the Leaders Summit in Shenzhen, just how important is it?

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Getting Arrested in China: Its harder than you think

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-10 | For the full script and the links, go here: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/getting-arrested-in-china?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

The Strawman Argument

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-08 | Link to the roiginalvideo that started the comment: youtu.be/3gppcEMXRow

Here's a link to the script: jerrygrey2002.substack.com/p/the-strawman-argument?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Afraid to speak freely? Heres a novel approach using Karl Wuckerts Take on China, not mine

Jerrys Take on China 2026-08-03 | This really is funny, there are countries out there which have constitutional rights to free speech but where the people are afraid to speak freely - here's what they do to overcome that

For the full script and links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/a-really-good-way-of-avoiding-restrictions?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Taiwans Tainted Tucker Scandal will Backfire

Jerrys Take on China 2026-07-30 | It's already started and this is how a classic US style Colour Revolution progresses, what started as a simple, easily remedied complaint has evolved into a political nightmare for the folls in charge

For the full script and links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/taiwans-tainted-tucker?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Back in (out of) the saddle

Jerrys Take on China 2026-07-30 | After three months away we're back and this is what's been happening, and what's going to happen soon

Jerry_grey2002@yahoo.com.au is my email address, feel free to reach out with suggestions

The script but no linkscan be found here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/back-in-out-of-the-saddle?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Food Security or National Security - which would you pick?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-07-29 | China has done the right thing, the US appears not to have

for the full script with links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/food-security-or-national-security?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

A Rotten tomatoes Story in Australia: Xinjiang Tomatoes arent the Problem, Corporate Crime is

Jerrys Take on China 2026-07-28 | Australian media and think tanks would like us to believe there's a problem with Australian tomotoes not being Australian, the truth is there's a problem with corporate crime, not tomatoes!!!

For the full script, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/a-rotten-tomato-story-in-australia?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Chinas Half Year Stats Stun the Critics

Jerrys Take on China 2026-07-17 | Once agian, China defied the odd and it just keeps getting better

Here's a link to the proper stats as reported by China's Bureau of Stats

https://www.stats.gov.cn/english/PressRelease/202607/t20260715_1964120.html

And here's a link to the full script: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/chinas-first-half-year-results-stun?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Do Hotels in China refuse foreigners?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-07-10 | Sadly, they sometimes do but here's a few ideas to overcome the problem.

For the full script go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/do-hotels-in-china-refuse-foreign?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

And for the copy of the letter I use to allow me to stay in reluctant hotels, feel free to copy, save, paste, print and use how you like. Here it is:

尊敬的酒店工作人员：

您好！

我是一名来中国旅行的外国游客，非常感谢您提供的服务。最近，中国出台了新政策，要求所有合法经营的酒店不得以“不具备涉外资质”为由拒绝接待外国客人。为了让您的酒店更好地遵守规定，同时避免不必要的麻烦，我想简单说明一下相关要求，希望能对您有所帮助。

1. 最新政策规定
根据中国商务部、公安部等部门的通知，**所有正规注册的酒店都必须接待外国客人**，只要他们提供有效护照并配合完成登记。酒店不再需要“涉外资质”才能接待外国人。

2. 如何登记外国客人？
登记流程其实很简单：
- 请客人出示 **护照**（或其他国际旅行证件）。
- 在酒店系统中录入 **姓名、国籍、护照号码、签证信息** 等基本资料。
- 24小时内向当地公安机关报送住宿信息（很多地方已支持手机或电脑直接上传，操作很方便）。
如果系统有问题或您不确定如何操作，可以随时联系附近的派出所，他们会提供帮助。

3. 拒绝外国客人可能带来的问题
如果酒店无正当理由拒绝接待符合条件的外国客人，可能会面临：
- **罚款或警告**（根据中国法律，最高可罚1万元）。
- **客人投诉**（通过12345热线或旅游平台，影响酒店声誉）。
- **后续检查更严格**（多次违规可能被重点监管）。

4. 一个小请求
很多外国游客（包括我）都遇到过被酒店拒绝的情况，这会让旅行变得很不方便。现在政策已经很明确了，希望您的酒店能顺利接待我们。如果有任何登记上的疑问，公安机关会很乐意帮忙。

感谢您的理解与配合！祝生意兴隆！

此致
敬礼

[一位外国旅客]

Chinas Ethnic Unity Laws in Xinjiang

Jerrys Take on China 2026-07-02 | You couldn't get a more hands on experience of how well they work than by being here and seeing for yourself, so I came here and I saw for myself

For the script and links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/chinas-ethnic-unity-law?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Surprising news from China about USAs Fentanyl Problems

Jerrys Take on China 2026-06-23 | Who knew that it's China helping the US to curb their own problems!

For the full script and links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/surprising-news-from-china-about?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Introducing the NEW Gordon Chang: Is China Broken?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-06-22 | The answer is no, but this guy wouoldn't know it if it bit him in the nose!

for the full script and links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/is-china-broken-intorducing-the-new?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

The Tibetan Plateau: Dont Do IT

Jerrys Take on China 2026-06-19 | It's not for the fainthearted

Qinghai Cheats: getting to the Tibetan Plateau

Jerrys Take on China 2026-06-10 | We're 25% into our ride across the most barren and inhospitable part of China - plenty more interesting days to come but here's how we got from Gansu to Qinghai and we're now embarking on a trip across the tibetan Plateau

for the script, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/qinghai-cheats?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Things I hate about China

Jerrys Take on China 2026-06-07 | There are things I hate, but I tend to not complain - that became a complaint from a subscriber

for the full script, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/things-i-hate-about-china?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Ningxia Riding - 20% in and already tired

Jerrys Take on China 2026-06-02 | An update for those interested in how our ride is going and what we do

China is NOT Your Enemy

Jerrys Take on China 2026-06-01 | This is aimed at all Australians but intelligent people everywhere should know it too

For the full script, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/china-is-not-your-enemy?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

BBC or CGTN? BBC will never invite me on: Ill never fit the narrative

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-27 | The BBC, like all other Western media has a narrative, we, the people who live, work, study and travel in China, don't fit...

For the script, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/why-wont-the-bbc-invite-me?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

The Republican Era: Which one is worse?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-26 | It's a fact that there was a terrible time in China known as the Republican Era, there was an equally terrible time elsewhere more recently

For the script, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/the-republican-era?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

China Stays Connected to the Region through culture

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-25 | I missed it again, two years in a row I've been travelling but I live the ICIF in shenzhen - maybe next year

Fort he full script, you can go here but there are no links: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/china-stays-connected-to-the-region?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

One Negative Doesnt make a Narrative

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-22 | Western media does this all the time, here are three examples

For the full script and links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/one-negative-doesnt-make-a-narrative?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Riding to Ordos in Inner Mongolia

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-21 | THree days of riding through some very remote regons of China

Update on Trumps visit to China

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-20 | So many valid points and good questions raised, it was worthy of another look and deeper dive

For the full script, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/feedback-on-comments-related-to-trumps?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Yes, our Cars Do Spy on Us

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-19 | But it isn't China doing it!

Strangely the BBC tells us this, without a single mention of China or Chinese cars

For the full script and links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/our-cars-really-are-spying-on-us?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Symbolism Vs Reality: Trumps visit to China

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-16 | Was there any substance? I'll let you be the judge, I think not

For the full script and links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/symbolism-vs-reality?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Whats China Copying Now?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-15 | Well, the truth is, they aren't they're so far advanced that they don't need to - let me know in the comments of any inventions China has that you're surprised or inspired by

For the full script and links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/whats-china-copying-now?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Is your Chinese Hotel Spying on YOU?

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-12 | It could be but not because it's Chinese because the people doing it are breaking laws.

For the full script and all the links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/is-your-chinese-hotel-spying-on-you?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Lest We Forget: Chinas Timely Reminder to Japan

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-10 | THey seem to believe people will forget their atrocities - until they admit them, the Japanese will continue to incure the ire of China and the Chinese people.

For the full script, with all the links, go here: open.substack.com/pub/jerrygrey2002/p/lest-we-forget-chinas-timely-reminder?r=6yfr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Hohhot, the beginning of a long journey

Jerrys Take on China 2026-05-09 | Hohhot is usually the end of most people's journey in China but for us it's the start point