Commentary Well, would he? Absolutely not, you shout. Yes, but you are thinking of the authentic Joe Rogan, the man that millions of people around the world know and respect. The Chinese regime would give anything to have a person as powerful as Rogan voicing their support for the country. As I have discussed before,…
Understanding Beijing’s Disaster Response to the Flooding in Central China
Commentary July 23 marked the third day of major flooding in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou in Henan Province. Based on my observations on how the Chinese regime handles natural disasters, authorities would use the first three days to gather data before releasing an official statement. However, top officials would censor information and create their…
America’s Chinese Fentanyl Flood
Commentary Foreigners have been buying—or at least renting—America’s ruling class since the republic was founded. Almost exactly 225 years ago, in his 1796 Farewell Address, George Washington warned against “the insidious wiles of foreign influence,” adding that “foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.” In modern times, Saudis, Japanese, South…
Simone Biles, Olympics, and Abuse of Chinese Athletes
Commentary On July 28, Simone Biles, one of the most prolific female gymnasts of all time, withdrew from the Olympic games. Shortly after the 24-year-old’s announcement, USA Gymnastics released a statement. It read: “After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on…
China Challenges on Cryptocurrency
Commentary The world of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum is exotic and esoteric. It is also Beijing’s next challenge to the free world. Until now, to an extent, most policy debate in the free world has tended to dismiss the crypto phenomenon as esoteric, illicit, or reckless. This is superficial and misleading. The free…
To Boycott China or Not: Let the Athletes Decide
Commentary A favorite parlor game for those of us in international relations and global studies is trying to answer the question of what Western powers should do about China. Undoubtedly, the once dubbed “sleeping dragon” has awoken and shaken up the international order with its aggressive economic policy, alarming espionage efforts, and anti-democratic ideology. Some…
Despite Historic Floods in Central China, Xi Jinping Leaves to Visit Tibet
Commentary Deadly floods ravaged Zhengzhou, the provincial capital of Henan Province in central China, affecting millions of Chinese residents. As of July 29, the official death toll was 99, but the actual number may be much higher due to Beijing’s strict censorship. Despite the devastating floods, Chinese leader Xi Jinping left mainland China for a three-day trip to Tibet…
Chinese Regime Theory (CRT) and the Molding of America’s Minds
Commentary According to a recent Gallup opinion poll, President Joe Biden’s approval rating has sunk to a new low of 50 percent. What can Biden do to win back people’s support? Well, how about listening to what the American people have to say? As The Epoch Times recently reported, a large number “of Americans across…
US Naively Supports China in Afghanistan
Commentary U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that China’s involvement in Afghanistan could be a good thing. His July 29 utterances fly in the face of all available evidence and are supremely naive, or worse. Instead of using his position to represent American values and provide real information to the global public, Blinken persists…
China Chasing Dissidents Among US Allies
Commentary This week the U.S. Department of Justice announced indictments against nine Chinese nationals for acting as illegal agents in the United States, roaming the country to intimidate and harass Chinese nationals living in the United States—including dissidents—with one clear aim: to force them to return to China “voluntarily.” One of the nine is even…
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