Warren Wang: Is this the Chinese Century?

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I’m really excited to share this powerful talk by Warren Wang — a Chinese-born activist who came to Australia five years ago and speaks from raw, lived experience. Warren explains how he once accepted orthodox socialism in China but began doubting the system in his early 20s. He recounts pressure from the Chinese Communist Party, online censorship, and even police visits after praising dissident Liu Xiaobo. Through sharp, personal anecdotes — from banned cartoons and the ‘empty chair’ symbol to the absurdity of pop stars being kept out of the country — Warren questions the idea of a forthcoming “Chinese century.” He argues that a country that routinely suppresses freedom of speech, blocks global platforms like Google and Facebook, and silences peaceful critics cannot reasonably claim moral or political leadership in the 21st century. This talk is honest, urgent and very human — ideal for anyone interested in geopolitics, human rights, or migrant stories. Please watch, reflect and share your thoughts below.

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Recorded live, Warren Wang gives a frank, personal examination of whether the 21st century will be the “Chinese century”. Warren came to Australia five years ago and speaks from the vantage of someone who once believed in orthodox socialism, then began to question the system in his early 20s. In this candid talk he shares his experiences of censorship, state pressure and the absurdities of modern information control in China.

Warren takes us through eye-opening examples: banned cartoons and images, the symbolic ‘empty chair’ for Liu Xiaobo, pop stars refused entry, and the everyday reality that millions of Chinese cannot access Google, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. He describes being contacted by police after reposting praise for a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and explains why restrictions on speech and the persecution of peaceful critics matter for China’s global ambitions.

This is not a distant academic lecture — it’s a human story about freedom, migration and moral courage. Expect honest critique, personal anecdotes and sharp questions about leadership, legitimacy and human rights. Content warning: mentions of political imprisonment, state pressure and censorship.

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