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Hakeem Anwar is a former software engineer. He became an activist during the pandemic so that he could challenge the rollout of surveillance technology. In this conversation, Hakeem and Jerm unpack the global push for digital identity systems. They discuss how such systems link to agendas like 2030. They also stress a vital need for privacy amid dangers of mishandled biometrics and observe the private sector's heavy hand in building a control grid that erodes personal freedom.
Hakeem pushes for grass-root resistance through strong local networks and alternative economies. He also encourages hands-on tools like de-Googled phones and Linux laptops while he urges folks to dig into the roots of the systems that are pushed on us to enable smarter push-back.
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Steve, from the hugely popular YouTube channel Edge of the Matrix, explains why he’s donned a billboard and taken to the streets of the UK to expose what he calls: “The madness of gender ideology… and the global institutions and billionaires funding it”.Steve talks to Professor Diane Rasmussen about the reactions he’s had, often confrontational and sometimes violent, and why he refuses to back down.
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In this profound and personal episode, host Carl Zha sits down with a true pioneer, Dana "Showtime," an African-American Muslim man who has lived in Shanghai for over 26 years—making him one of the longest-continuously residing Black Americans in modern Chinese history. Dana shares his incredible journey, from being a godfather of China's hip-hop scene to his deep, firsthand perspective on life in China.
We tackle the complex and often misunderstood topic of racism in China, contrasting it with the systemic racism in the United States. Dana provides a nuanced view of discrimination, ignorance, and the weaponization of "racism" as a geopolitical tool. Plus, we take a visual tour of modern Shanghai, exploring its vibrant nightlife and the deep, colonial history hidden in its streets, including the fascinating connection to Bruce Lee's family.
(0:00) Introduction: Meet Dana "Showtime," Hip-Hop Pioneer in China
(3:41) The Reality of Being a Black Man in China for 26 Years
(7:58) The "Racism in China" Question: A Nuanced and Politicized Discussion
(18:23) Comparing Racism: Malice in the U.S. vs. Ignorance in China
(25:57) How the U.S. Government Weaponizes the "Racist China" Narrative
(33:10) A Visual Tour of Shanghai: Nightlife, History, and Hidden Courtyards
(39:44) The Bruce Lee Connection: The Opium War Origins of His Family Fortune
(55:46) Carl's Story: Experiencing Racism in a White Chicago Neighborhood vs. a Black High School
(1:01:28) The Role of Black Americans in U.S.-China Relations
(1:03:45) Final Advice: Why You Need to Visit China and See for Yourself
Key Takeaways:
Living in China as a Black American: Dana describes his 26-year experience as "the greatest life choice," filled with progress, inspiration, and a sense of political empowerment he never felt in the U.S.
Racism vs. Discrimination: Dana argues that while discrimination and microaggressions exist in China, they stem more from curiosity and ignorance, lacking the historical malice and systemic violence found in American racism.
A Weaponized Narrative: The conversation highlights how the charge of racism is deliberately used as a form of "asymmetric warfare" by the U.S. to smear China and undermine its global standing.
A Different Reality: Both Carl and Dana share personal stories illustrating that their experiences with aggression and racism in the U.S. came from white communities, not the Black communities often stereotyped as dangerous.
See for Yourself: The ultimate advice for anyone, especially Black Americans, is to visit China with an open mind, free from Western projections, to understand the country on its own terms.
#LifeInChina #BlackInChina #Shanghai #HipHopInChina #USChinaRelations #Racism #TravelChina #CulturalExchange #BruceLee
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This conversation with author Danny Carroll delves into German New Medicine (GNM). GNM posits that nature responds to unexpected challenges through Significant Biological Special Programmes (SBS) triggered by Dirk Hamer
Syndrome (DHS), an acute conflict shock which synchronously affects the psyche, brain, and corresponding organs.
SBS programmes adapt biological capacity by either augmenting cells (tumour growth) in old-brain controlled organs, or causing tissue loss in new-brain controlled organs during the Conflict Active Phase. The aim is to enhance survival and resolve distress. For instance, in cases that involve reproductive organs like the testicles, a profound loss conflict might initially lead to tissue necrosis, followed by cell proliferation in the healing phase. This restores, and potentially enhances, capability. It can address issues such as infertility, as exemplified from Dr Hamer's own experiences.
The framework suggests cancer is not a random malignancy. It is a purposeful and temporary condition within a two-phase biological process where capacity reverts to normal upon conflict resolution. This highlights how environmental interplay shapes health outcomes and turns challenges into opportunities for growth.
Danny’s website: https://danny-carroll.com
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00:00 Intro00:35 Prison ‘Releases’: A new excuse for Digital ID and infrastructure05:20 BBC: Beleaguered Bedlam Chaos over Trump bias18:44 Jolani: Al Qaeda at The Whitehouse28:55 Organ Donation: The state owns your body after you die. But you can opt out.44:09 Check out UKC’s website and support our work45:55 Berlin: State clampdown of pro-Palestinian demonstrators52:44 Middle East Money: IMF targetting Syria for debt enslavement59:13 Conscription
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Simon Elmer, an art theorist and critic who has exposed how woke ideology and corporate commodification serve totalitarian agendas, speaks with Jerm.
Simon has written on the global biosecurity state, where he has unpacked the sorry state of modern art and its frayed ties to community and culture. He says it has been hijacked by those who push propaganda and woke nonsense, which stifles real expression.
Simon reflects on art's historical impact in society, which is now gutted by big-money interests that have turned it into a tool for elite control. He argues that its effective death has wiped out cultural identity and critical thought. This leaves artists as mere state mouthpieces who spout ideology rather than express genuine human creativity.
Simon and Jerm highlight how the decline in art mirrors the erosion of community bonds. Interpersonal relations are dumbed down to performative spectacles which dodge real engagement. Cultural nationalism is deliberately scrubbed in the UK and elsewhere. Simon underscores that true art thrives on interdependence within society rather than in corporate or ideological chains.
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The National Residents Association (NRA) was founded in 2022 by a group of concerned men and women from across the United Kingdom. Its purpose is simple yet vital: to create a united national body dedicated to researching, supporting, and defending our local and national communities.
Sandi Adams spoke with Cassie, who has led this initiative since its inception. She explains that Residents Associations are among the most effective tools available to local people — especially when councils fail to represent the interests of their constituents.
Through organised, lawful action, residents can collectively oppose harmful planning applications such as solar and wind farms, data centres, battery storage facilities, and 5G towers —developments that are increasingly being shown to damage both the environment and the fabric of our communities.
The NRA empowers communities by providing structure, information, and strength in numbers. It protects the individual campaigner by turning solitary effort into a shared movement. The Association’s vision is to restore hope, trust, and accountability — core values that are essential to public confidence in local governance.
The NRA’s manifesto is to:
A central part of the Association’s mission is to scrutinise how public money is spent — to ask the hard questions about funding, priorities, and the real impact of those decisions on local services. This ensures that laws are upheld, transparency is maintained, and public confidence is strengthened.
True equality, the NRA believes, can only be achieved when every local resident is fully informed about the changes that may affect their livelihoods and environment.
Ultimately, the NRA exists to bridge the gap between local people and national policy — to reconnect living men and women with the democratic processes that shape their daily lives, and to ensure that power remains where it belongs: with the people.
The NRA can be found on Telegram and on its website, where it has a separate section about Smart Cities.
In this explosive follow-up episode, AI expert TP Huang returns to the Silk and Steel Podcast to give a crucial six-month update on the AI landscape. We dive deep into why China is pulling ahead in the global AI race, the shocking reality of America's hardware disadvantage, and how Chinese models like DeepSeek, Qwen, and Kimi are setting the new global standard. From AI robotics and rare earth strategy to the silent collapse of Western competitiveness, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.
🎙️ In this episode, we cover:
The state of AGI and why China is only 6 months behind the US.
Why Meta's $15B acquisition of Scale AI is a sign of desperation.
How Shenzhen's ecosystem makes China unbeatable in AI hardware and robotics.
The truth about China's computing power and data center capacity.
A hands-on comparison of AI chips (Nvidia vs. Qualcomm vs. Chinese chips like Rockchip).
China's masterstroke in the rare earth war, moving up the value chain to cripple US defense tech.
Why the future of AI robotics will be "Made in China."
🕒 CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction & Welcome Back TP Huang
1:30 - AGI Update: Are We One Generation Away?
4:00 - How AI is Changing Coding (But Still Needs Humans)
6:45 - Meta's $15B Panic Buy & Silicon Valley's Desperation
13:00 - The DeepSeek Shock: A Wake-Up Call for China's Tech
17:30 - The Truth About China's AI Chip Supply & Compute Power
22:00 - Tencent's Yuanbao & Massive AI Infrastructure
25:30 - China's Focus: Product-Driven AI vs. American Chatbots
29:00 - The SHOCKING Reality of AI Robotics & Hardware
35:00 - On-the-Ground Story: Why Shenzhen is Unbeatable
42:00 - Comparing AI Chips: Nvidia, Qualcomm, MediaTek vs. Rockchip
50:00 - The Devastating Impact of Trump's Tariffs... on America
55:00 - Introducing Kimi & China's Crowded AI Lab Scene
1:00:00 - The Nvidia Bubble & Huawei's Inevitable Rise
1:05:00 - Germany's DeepSeek Ban & Global AI Adoption
1:10:00 - China's Rare Earth Strategy: A Decapitation Strike on US Tech
1:20:00 - Material Science & The Future of Chinese Military Tech
1:25:00 - Final Thoughts: The Age of AI Robotics is Here
1:28:00 - How to Find TP Huang & Outro
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES:
Follow TP Huang on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tphuang
Read TP Huang on Substack: https://tphuang.substack.com
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What was the most surprising insight from this episode for you? Do you think the US can catch up in AI hardware, or is the gap too wide? Let us know in the comments below!
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Jerm and his guest, Robin, AKA "Medicine Girl," dive into the intriguing world of hair. Hair is viewed as more than a way to stay warm — it is like an antenna which connects us to our surroundings.
They touch on how circumcision may affect hair growth and overall health as well as how men's hair loss often stems from exposure to chemicals and hair products. Beards get a nod as symbols of strength and masculinity. The discussion highlights how social engineering shapes our ideas of beauty and well-being, often steering us away from natural vibes.
Robin stresses that diet, environment, and stress play big roles for healthy hair. She points out that to maintain homeostasis is key to the body's balance and vitality. She advocates for natural hair care to preserve hair's strength. Robin urges everyone to tune into their body's signals rather than to let modern habits disrupt innate connection to health and the world around us.
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Mike Robinson, Ben Rubin, Diane Rasmussen, and Sandi Adams with UK Column News.The UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us.🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.org00:00 Intro 00:36 BBC: Resignations and regrets over Trump bias10:42 State-backed Independent Media: The war for the narrative continues18:52 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Preparing learners for a ‘changing world’29:18 Check out UKC’s website and support our work31:06 School Lockdown: Prison campuses planned for UK kids36:23 Online Safety: Starmer regime trying to prove censorship bill is fit for purpose41:40 Climate Revolution: A deep dive into Quadrature’s role in shaping policy49:40 COP30 Brazil: Follow the money, the financial-isation of nature1:00:27 BBC: Presenter breaks ‘the ‘rules’
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Jerm joins Charles and Mike for a lively discussion on deep divisions within American politics, highlighted by clashes between Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, and Ben Shapiro. They explore how cancel culture thrives on the right and left where ideological belief often trumps rational thought.
They note how emotional investment with regard to conflict wildly differs amongst people, while personal beliefs can be heavily shaped by outside influences.
The conversation stresses how media narrative moulds public view on global issues. Psyops and social media platforms amplify some stories but mute others. They underline that we need to use critical thought to sift through information, especially amid controlled opposition and misinformation, which muddles our quest for truth.
What's it really like to cycle across Xinjiang, China's vast and often misunderstood western region? In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Grey, a 67-year-old long-term China resident and avid cyclist, who has biked thousands of kilometers across the country.
He shares incredible stories from his epic 5,000km journey from Macau to the Kazakhstan border, detailing the harsh deserts, majestic mountains, and incredible hospitality he encountered. We debunk common Western media myths, discuss the real situation on the ground regarding security and daily life, and get a firsthand account of Xinjiang's breathtaking diversity and development.
If you've ever been curious about real travel in China beyond the headlines, this is a must-watch.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Jerry & His 20+ Years in China
01:50 - How a 50-Year-Old Started Epic Cycling Trips
03:15 - The First Massive Ride: Macau to Kazakhstan Border
05:45 - The Real Reason He Couldn't Bike to Tibet
07:30 - First Impressions of Xinjiang: Debunking the "No-Go Zone" Myth
09:45 - Surviving the Taklamakan Desert: 45°C Heat & Camping Under Bridges
13:10 - Interactions with Police & Security: A Former Cop's Perspective
17:40 - The Story of Camping Next to a "Prison Camp"
19:20 - The Hospitality of the Local People
21:30 - Xinjiang's Mind-Blowing Geographic & Cultural Diversity
25:00 - The Food: A Meat Lover's Paradise (But Bring Your Own Veggies!)
28:45 - Development & Tourism: New Hotels, Airports, and 300 Million Visitors
32:10 - The BBC Narrative vs. On-The-Ground Reality
35:50 - The Bilingual Generation: Noticing the Language Shift
39:30 - Practical Travel Tips for Xinjiang
41:20 - Jerry's Next Big Cycling Adventure: Conquering Qinghai
43:50 - Bizarre Story: Being the Only Foreigner on a Tibetan Influencer Trip
47:30 - How to Get Around China Easily (App Recommendations)
49:00 - How to Follow Jerry's Adventures
50:30 - Wrap-Up
inks & Where to Find Jerry:
YouTube: Jerry's Take on China
Twitter/X: @JerrysTakeonChina
Email: Available in the bio of his social media channels.
Hashtags:
#Xinjiang #ChinaTravel #CyclingChina #SilkRoad #TravelVlog #Uyghur #DebunkingMyths #AdventureTravel #China #XinjiangFacts
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In this conversation, Jerm and Simon Goddek, a scientist who challenged the
Covid narrative and lost his job, unpack the suspicious early awareness of the
alleged virus and the dodgy controversies around the PCR test.
Simon explains how Christian Drosten knew about “Covid” well before the first
reported case in China around 20 December, backed by evidence of labs like
one in Slovenia publishing on the test in early January after receiving kits
before Christmas, which points to extensive testing ramping up oddly ahead of
the “outbreak”.
He also chats about living off-grid and the joys of homesteading.
Simon’s X profile: https://x.com/goddeketal
Sandi Adams’ recent conversation with Neil Oliver, was far more than an interview. It was a deep and moving exploration of what it means to remain human in an age that seems determined to erase our humanity.
Since his stark awakening in 2020, Neil has been a voice of conscience in a time of mass conformity. He spoke candidly about those first few years when he realised how profoundly the world had shifted — not just politically, but spiritually and psychologically. For him, the realisation was both devastating and liberating: the recognition that truth now comes at a price, and that freedom requires not only courage but a willingness to stand alone.
A historian at heart, Neil’s love of the British Isles — their stories, landscapes, and people — runs deep. That love, he said, is what first drew him to history: the sense of continuity, of shared identity, of the ordinary human striving that binds generations together. Yet it was also that love which made his estrangement from mainstream media and public life all the more painful. Refusing to bend to political or ideological pressure, particularly his rejection of SNP nationalism, came at a cost. He found himself ostracised by colleagues, shunned by institutions, and cast out from the comfortable world he once inhabited.
And yet, he carries that exile not as a wound, but as a form of initiation. He spoke of solitude as both a burden and a gift — a space in which he has come to rediscover what truly matters. Away from the noise of the media machine, he has learned to listen again: to nature, to the voices of ancestors, and to the quiet but persistent call of truth.
Our conversation turned toward the larger currents shaping this era, the role of the royal family, the advance of technocracy, the seductive promises of transhumanism, and the steady erosion of what it means to be human. Neil described the “anti-human agenda” not merely as a political project, but as a spiritual one — a campaign to separate us from our instincts, our communities, and our sense of the sacred.
How, then, do we transcend this? His answer was disarmingly simple: by remembering. By remembering what we love, who we are, and what it means to be alive. They may take everything, but they can't digitise the human soul; it's quiet faith that sustains people when all else falls apart.
To anyone struggling in these times — to those who feel isolated, gaslit, or overwhelmed by the psychological warfare of modern life — Neil’s message is one of fierce hope. Once you see, you cannot unsee. That can be frightening at first, but it’s also the beginning of freedom.
As the discussion ended, it was clear that Neil’s journey reflected both personal and shared experiences. He stands, in many ways, as a mirror for our times — a man who walked willingly into the storm rather than betray his conscience, and who continues to speak with quiet, unwavering humanity in a world that has forgotten its soul.
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Jerm and David Kurten, the leader of the UK's Heritage Party and a former teacher turned political figure, they explore various political and cultural issues.
He stresses the significance of upholding principles in politics, even if unpopular, and calls for a socially conservative party that champions traditional values, national sovereignty, and financial prudence.
The discussion extends to cultural Marxism, Zionism, and globalist influences, with David voicing concerns over the decline of Western values and the divisive effects of identity politics. He advocates for a redefined notion of diversity focused on individual merits rather than group identities, critiques evangelical Christianity's ties to Zionism, and examines Middle Eastern geopolitics, proposing a revival of Christian principles to address global conflicts. Both participants underscore the value of authenticity and steadfastness in one's convictions.
Heritage Party website: https://heritageparty.org
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Join host Carl Zha on the Silk and Steel Podcast for a captivating conversation with Professor Guilhem, a seasoned sinologist with decades of deep experience in China. We explore his incredible personal journey, from discovering Chinese characters by "chance" in the 1960s to becoming a leading voice on both classical poetry and modern economic reform.
Professor Guilhem shares amazing stories of his early travels to "wild" parts of Indonesia and being among the first Westerners in post-1979 China, including an unforgettable archaeological discovery in Xinjiang. He reveals the 5-year, immersive process behind his groundbreaking new book on Chinese poetry, which combines beautiful French translations, deep historical context, and stunning photography that blends the classical with the modern.
We also dive into his parallel expertise in China's economy, tracing its rapid transformation from the early reforms to its current focus on innovation and AI, offering a unique perspective that challenges conventional Western narratives.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - How a Young Student Fell in Love with China by "Chance"
04:45 - Adventurous Travels in 1970s Indonesia & Lombok
06:50 - Studying China from Hong Kong During the Cold War
08:45 - Being Among the First Westerners in China in 1979
10:30 - The Wild West: Traveling in 1980s Xinjiang
12:15 - The Spark: How Poetry Became a 40-Year Passion
14:20 - The 5-Year Project: Creating a New Kind of Poetry Book
18:10 - The Book's Unique Features: Photos, History & "Living" Poetry
20:45 - The Ancient Art of Using Poetry in Daily Communication
24:30 - A Personal Example from the "Zuo Zhuan"
26:50 - Witnessing 50 Years of China's Transformation
29:15 - From Doubt to Fascination: Analyzing China's Economic Reforms
32:00 - Studying Border Trade, Drug Trafficking & Innovation
35:10 - China's Innovation Policy & Challenging Western Critiques
38:00 - The Intersection of a Poetic and an Economic Mind
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00:00 Welcome
00:41 Tommy Robinson: Report from outside Westminster Magistrates Court
12:53 Genocide in Sudan and Gaza: UK Home Secretary’s different rules for different wars
19:35 Andrew Fox: Mossad propaganda and Mr Fox’s mysterious past
30:25: Check out UKC’s website and support our work
31:59 Sick Note Britain: Guess what’s the elephant in the room
35:46 Blue Tongue: Watch out where your milk and beef are coming from
38:00 Iraq and Syria: Regional updates
46:03 Venezuela: The madness continues
49:30 Genocide of Christians in Nigeria: Fact or Fiction?
56:24 Military Madness: The current state of the UK’s Ministry of Defence
59:30 AI Prize: Leading award for humanity goes to a machine
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In this conversation, Jerm and Deborah DeGroff, a dedicated researcher who's spent years exposing the ideological rot creeping into children's literature to mould young minds for elite agendas, unpack the disturbing shifts in kids' books over decades, from sneaky propaganda pushes and deliberate dumbing down of reading levels to the critical push for parents to step up and vet what their little ones encounter.
Deborah stresses staying sharp on the dodgy themes and language slipping into modern titles that twist innocence, while touching on how teachers and schools steer reading habits and how digital formats amp up the consumption of this manipulated content, all urging folks to reclaim control from the cultural gatekeepers.
Basically, parents must read what their kids are reading.
Debbie's website: What’s in Children’s Books?
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In this explosive episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, host Carl Zha is joined by returning expert TP Huang to break down the stunning array of new weapons systems China recently unveiled. From hypersonic missiles that can be launched from submarines to J-20-sized stealth fighter drones, the parade showcased technologies that are years, if not decades, ahead of what other nations are developing.
TP Huang, a seasoned analyst with over 20 years of experience studying the Chinese military, provides an unparalleled deep dive into what these systems mean for the global balance of power. We move beyond the headlines to understand the real-world implications of these advancements.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - TP Huang's Background & Expertise
04:45 - The Missile Overview: A New Family of Hypersonic Threats
06:50 - YJ-19: The Submarine-Launched Game-Changer
10:30 - Naval Hypersonics: How Destroyers & Carriers Get Strike Power
15:10 - Defining "Hypersonic" vs. Ballistic Missiles
20:45 - The "Guam Killer" DF-26 & DF-27: Pushing the US Back
29:15 - US Strategy Impact: Is the Pentagon Recalculating?
32:00 - The Drone Revolution: China's "Loyal Wingman" & Stealth Fighters
38:00 - Large Combat Drones: Supersonic, Tailless, and Beyond J-20
45:10 - How Drones Change Aerial Combat Doctrine
50:25 - Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs): The Submarine Drone Fleet
55:40 - Ground Forces: New Tanks & Lessons from Ukraine
01:00:30 - Directed Energy: Laser & Microwave Weapons in Service
01:05:15 - The Engineering Edge: Why China's Tech is Advancing So Fast
01:10:45 - Electronic Warfare & AWACS: The "Invisible" Force Multipliers
01:15:20 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find TP Huang
Key Systems Discussed:
Missiles: YJ-21, YJ-19 (sub-launched), CJ-1000, DF-17, DF-26, DF-27
Aircraft: J-20, J-35, J-16D (EW), KJ-600 (AWACS)
Drones: GJ-11, Large stealth fighter drones, "Loyal Wingman" drones, Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
Ground/Naval: Type 100 Tank, Laser Defense Systems, Microwave Weapons
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