Category: Talking Points with David Zhang

Evergrande: China’s Ticking Bomb Explained by Economist Milton Ezrati

Evergrande—the second-largest real estate developer in China—is causing so much trouble for the Chinese regime, and its presence in the economy could also affect U.S. investors. Will it cause a global ripple through the interconnected financial system? The Chinese communist regime must decide if they want to bear the heavy weight of $300 billion in…


New York Times Pulled Ad Holding China Accountable for Virus Outbreak; China’s Evergrande Is ‘Too Big to Fail’?

The New York Times pulled an ad at the last minute in March 2020. But for what reason? I spoke with Brett Kingstone, a real estate developer from Florida and the client who paid for the ad. He says that after the entire editorial procedure and approval from the paper, it was pulled from print…


Antonio Graceffo—Part 2: China’s Effort to Subvert Media, Entertainment, and Journalism

In the second part of our two-part interview, we continue to delve into how China applies propaganda through various methods with Dr. Antonio Graceffo, a China expert with 20 years of experience in Asia, economics, and politics. Soft or hard propaganda both require a degree of planning. This includes infiltrating different media platforms, such as…


Antonio Graceffo: China’s Internal and External War of Propaganda to Throw the World Into Chaos

The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) propaganda systems both within the country and abroad are running full steam ahead. It’s a part of an overall strategy to dominate the flow of information in the world. This comes from a desire to control the narrative on various aspects of the issues most concerning to citizens in the…


Tang Jingyuan: How Biden and Xi View ‘Competition’ Is Different; China’s Bid to Take Over the US

How can China dethrone the United States on the world stage? Do they have a plan? As we continue to delve into the idea of information warfare—in particular, how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) plays this strategy—the idea of the CCP taking over is not fiction.  The reality is that the current CCP leadership is…


Tang Jingyuan: How China Used COVID-19 to Fight an Information War Against the World

China uses a military tactic, information warfare, to its fullest potential—outside of wars. It has turned the strategy, which is used to disrupt enemy communication and intelligence, into a global campaign of disinformation to distract and confuse the rest of the world on what to think of the origin of COVID-19. How does China use…


Ian Easton: An Invasion of Taiwan Would Be Nothing Like We’ve Seen in Modern Warfare

How does an island the size of Maryland defend itself against the Chinese military? As a new focus, we discuss Taiwan’s defense strategy—especially following China’s aggressive show of power.  Taiwan’s conquest is a central mission of the Chinese regime, the Chinese Communist Party.  Joining me to discuss the defense of Taiwan is Mr. Ian Easton,…


Dr. Amrita Jash: India–China Border Clash Signals a Broader Picture & New Approach Against China

India’s border clash with China is unmasking a greater geopolitical situation. China’s growing aggression in Asia is expanding, but India is not putting up with it. From resistance in the eastern Ladakh region to a closer tie with the United States, how is this Asian democracy going to play its hand on the global stage? …


Anders Corr: The Right Steps for Afghan Withdrawal; What Role China Plays in Cozying Up With Taliban

In a developing situation inside Kabul, Afghanistan, we saw what a lack of planning does to the tens of thousands of Americans still left behind in the country. As the Taliban takes control of the Afghan capital, what could have gone better?  The Biden administration is facing massive pressure from observers inside and outside of…


Dr. Ed Feulner: Uncertain Future of Hong Kong’s Businesses; How It May Trigger US–China Decoupling

The financial sector of Hong Kong, once a glorious city, is an important part of the global economy. But the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) broke its 50-year promise for Hong Kong to remain free. This comes as Hong Kong passed a draconian law last year allowing Beijing to fully dictate the rule of law in Hong…