# Xi An on The No Agenda Show

Xi An comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2021 to June 2025.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** December 2021 – June 2025
- **Related topics:** [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Xi'an](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-an.md), [Lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [Belt And Road Initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md), [Logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md), [Omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md), [Pcr Tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-tests.md), [Strait Of Hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [Technical Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-glitch.md), [Zero-covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-covid.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### China Belt and Road Initiative, Iran Freight Rail Link

- **Episode:** [1773: Two Beards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-15
- **Time:** 16:11–22:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards/chapter/china-belt-and-road-initiative-iran-freight-rail-link.md

A freight train from Xi'an, China, recently arrived at an Iranian dry port, marking a significant development in the $400 billion economic deal between the two nations. This overland rail link bypasses maritime choke points like the Malacca Strait and the Red Sea, effectively shielding trade from U.S. Naval surveillance. The infrastructure project is framed as a strategic move by Beijing to secure energy sources and diminish American global influence.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md), [xi'an](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-an.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md)

### Xi'an China Lockdown, Zero-COVID Policy

- **Episode:** [1411: Norgay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-26
- **Time:** 6:28–7:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay/chapter/xi-an-china-lockdown-zero-covid-policy.md

Authorities in Xi'an, China, placed 13 million residents under strict lockdown following 250 confirmed coronavirus cases. The government's zero-tolerance policy requires mass PCR testing and restricts households to sending one person out every two days for necessities.

Keywords: [xi'an](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-an.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [pcr tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-tests.md), [zero-covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-covid.md), [omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md)

### Xi'an China, Health Code System Failure

- **Episode:** [1410: Spock Tiled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1410-spock-tiled.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-24
- **Time:** 35:44–37:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1410-spock-tiled/chapter/xi-an-china-health-code-system-failure.md

A technical failure in the digital health code system in Xi'an, China, prevented residents from accessing work and public spaces during a strict lockdown of 10 million people. The glitch created a paradox where technicians could not travel to fix the system because they lacked the necessary digital clearance.

Keywords: [xi'an](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-an.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), health code, [technical glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-glitch.md)

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