Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Seriously, what is life actually like in China? The American discourse on China is so bad, so poisoned, so laden with agendas, it’s difficult to understand what life looks like in one of the largest countries on Earth. This week, Adam speaks with Yi-Ling Liu, author of The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet, about what we can learn about life in China from looking at the Chinese internet. Find a copy of her book at factuallypod.com/books

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