Category: Thinking About China

China: The Killing of Pets and the Consumption of Dog Meat

Commentary China has an odd relationship with animals. For example, it is now illegal to walk your dog without a leash; yet, in almost every village, town, and city, it’s not illegal to consume dog meat. Across the country, even as rates of pet ownership increase, acts of animal cruelty appear to know no bounds. In…


The CCP’s Infiltration and Threat

Commentary The American promise, which includes representative democracy, liberty, equality, and other rights found in the Constitution, is under threat—most seriously by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCP controls the world’s largest economy by gross domestic product (GDP) when considering the purchasing power that China’s GDP buys. The CCP controls a military twice the…


Beijing Is Pressuring US Business to Lobby Congress Against the USICA and EAGLE Acts

News Analysis Beijing is pressuring Americans to reject legislation aimed at making the United States more competitive against China. The FBI should investigate them, but the legislation itself is toothless. Over the last few weeks, the Chinese embassy in the United States boldly sent letters to, and met directly with, U.S. executives, businesses, and trade…


China’s 6th Plenum Communique Lies About the CCP’s ‘Achievements’ (Part 1)

Commentary China concluded its four-day 6th plenum of the 19th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party on Nov. 11. The plenum issued a communique, which praised the Party’s “major achievements and historical experience” over its 100-year history. Upon close inspection, the communique is just a propaganda campaign. The plenary session is the last meeting…


Beijing’s Fear-Mongering About COVID-19 Must Be Countered

Commentary Beijing’s fear-mongering about COVID-19 is relentless, but can be countered through focused efforts. The international community shouldn’t buy China’s claims to leadership in combating the pandemic. Chinese state-run media are relentless in conveying the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) propaganda narratives about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including the supposedly effective containment and treatment methods, while continuing…


Can China Afford an Arms Race?

News Analysis China and the United States are in a techno-arms race, which is incredibly expensive, and extends far beyond the cost of ships, planes, and missiles. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, estimated that at its current rate of military buildup, China’s firepower capabilities will surpass the United States and Russia…


Why Is the Biden Administration Selling Arms to China’s New Best Friend, Saudi Arabia?

Commentary One of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) biggest priorities involves strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia, a known violator of human rights. In early November, the Chinese Foreign Ministry made a solemn pledge to become Saudi Arabia’s “long-term, reliable and stable good friend and partner.” According to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, it is of prime importance…


No Alternative to Confrontation With China

Commentary In the wake of the 6th plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Chairman Xi Jinping has positioned himself to remain in power beyond the norm of two terms. Xi is likely to be the leader of the Chinese regime for many years to come. Given Xi’s continued leadership, it…


China’s Recent Food Panic Speaks to More Than Groceries

News Analysis Chinese leader Xi Jinping cannot seem to get a break. Perhaps he does not deserve one. This year, he has faced Evergrande, real estate excesses generally, a renewed spate of COVID-19 infections, and sporadic power shortages across the country. Most recently, Beijing has had to deal with a food panic. It seems that…


Stop Repatriations to China

Commentary The U.S. government just gave the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) a victory, and violated international law, by repatriating a former bank manager to China. The repatriation will chill internal resistance in China. On Nov. 14, China’s anti-graft watchdog announced that Xu Guojun, former president of the Bank of China’s Kaiping branch, was repatriated to…