China’s Bureau of Statistics finally released third-quarter economic data on Oct. 24, after an unusual delay prompted speculation about the state of its economy. The numbers were originally scheduled to be released during the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which ran Oct. 16–22. Authorities postponed the release of key data such…
Beijing’s Unusual Delay in Releasing Economic Numbers Fuels Speculation
Michael Pillsbury: How US Government Agencies Secretly Aided Communist China’s Rise
“I fear they’re outsmarting us over and over again,” says China expert Michael Pillsbury, director for Chinese strategy at the Hudson Institute and author of “The Hundred-Year Marathon: China’s Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower.” Pillsbury played a key role in the United States initiating military and intelligence ties with China,…
PREMIERING NOW: Michael Pillsbury: How US Government Agencies Secretly Aided Communist China’s Rise
This episode will premiere on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. ET. “I fear they’re outsmarting us over and over again,” says China expert Michael Pillsbury, director for Chinese strategy at the Hudson Institute and author of “The Hundred-Year Marathon: China’s Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower.” Pillsbury played a key role…
PREMIERING 7:30 PM ET: Michael Pillsbury: How US Government Agencies Secretly Aided Communist China’s Rise
This episode will premiere on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. ET. “I fear they’re outsmarting us over and over again,” says China expert Michael Pillsbury, director for Chinese strategy at the Hudson Institute and author of “The Hundred-Year Marathon: China’s Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower.” Pillsbury played a key role…
PREMIERING 10/29 at 7:30 PM ET: Michael Pillsbury: How US Government Agencies Secretly Aided Communist China’s Rise
This episode will premiere on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. ET. “I fear they’re outsmarting us over and over again,” says China expert Michael Pillsbury, director for Chinese strategy at the Hudson Institute and author of “The Hundred-Year Marathon: China’s Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower.” Pillsbury played a key role…
China Expanding Nuclear Arsenal to Threaten US: New Defense Strategy
Communist China is developing its nuclear forces to threaten the United States and shield its authoritarian ambitions, according to the Biden administration’s newly published National Defense Strategy. The new National Defense Strategy (pdf) released Oct. 27, highlights China’s communist regime as “the most comprehensive and serious challenge to U.S. national security,” and directs political and…
Xi Jinping’s Rise Could Be the Beginning of the End for Communist China
Commentary It was supposed to be a crowning moment for Chinese Communist Party boss Xi Jinping. The once-every-five-years national congress of party poohbahs would formally extend his tenure beyond two five-years terms—a coronation set in motion at the last congress in 2017 when party leaders ditched the custom of identifying an eventual successor. Xi would…
Gov. Whitmer Defends Offering $715 Million to CCP-Linked Company
The governor of Michigan did not contest an accusation by her challenger that she cemented business ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as part of her effort to develop Michigan’s economy and defended the move as an effort to increase economic development. The exchange between Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon…
Capitol Report (Oct. 27): Factors Driving Rise in GDP Could Be Fleeting; Liz Cheney Endorses Democrat
While President Joe Biden cheers the economy, warning signs emerge as mortgage rates hit a two-decade high. What do the latest GDP numbers say? Republican Liz Cheney, after being ousted by voters, is now working against Republicans’ efforts to win the majority this November. The Trump critic has just endorsed a Democrat. A China affairs…
Xi Jinping’s Face Assassination of Hu Jintao Is a Strategic Warning for America
Commentary Former Chinese leader Hu Jintao’s peculiar exit from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) congress meeting on Oct. 22 has ignited global discussion and intense speculation. And given current leader Xi Jinping’s war-waging aims, well it should. By now tens of millions of people have seen at least part of Hu’s departure video. My summary:…
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