Episode Details

Today’s podcast covers a wide range of topics, starting with the Pakistani “Peace Talks”, China’s motives in the Iran conflict, hacking China, a few China travel related stories including the longest flight in the world, comparing the cost of “everyday” items in China vs. US, China’s take on Taiwanese “independence”, and finallyall the Chinese cities to pray for this week. 

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day.  Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us!

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The World's Longest One-Stop Flight Is Up To 29 Hours

https://simpleflying.com/worlds-longest-one-stop-29-hours-flight-explained/

20 flights: Some Chinese travellers stockpiled air tickets before fuel surcharge hike

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The Cost of Everyday Things in China vs. the U.S.

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/cost-of-living-in-china-vs-us/

Xi declares Taiwan independence a threat to peace

https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/04/10/beijing-ramps-up-pressure-as-xi-declares-taiwan-independence-a-threat-to-peace/215822

Xi Jinping meets new face of Taiwan's opposition as US and Japan watch