The former mantra of “Russia, Russia, Russia” needs to be replaced with “Red China, Red China, Red China.” It should be abundantly clear to all by now that the communist Chinese are bent on world domination and present an existential threat to all those who cherish liberty, freedom, and independence, with the United States squarely in their crosshairs.
Here are five news stories extracted from John Ellis News Items today that highlight the impact China has on the world and the United States:
1. In a swift display of military advancement, Beijing tested a hypersonic weapon this summer, leaving Washington startled. Traveling over 15,000 miles per hour, it can strike any global point in under an hour. While China and Russia possess these ready-to-use arms, the U.S. lags behind. Wall street journal.
2. Xi Jinping, emphasizing stricter party discipline, has initiated a drive to combat corruption within the military, indicating a shortfall in his longstanding control over the forces. Financial times.
3. Meanwhile, Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is under scrutiny, his anticipated ousting adding to the ambiguity surrounding China’s foreign policy and casting shadows on Xi’s consolidation of power. Washington post.
4. Shifting our gaze to energy, past oil and gas dominance by nations like Russia stands to be rivaled by green energy’s mineral-driven paradigm. Surprisingly, minerals essential for green energy are even more centralized than oil and gas, with China dominating downstream production, intensifying geopolitical tensions. Wall Street Journal.
5. Lastly, a resurgence in nuclear power sees uranium prices soar, with nations eyeing nuclear energy to ensure energy self-reliance amidst rising gas prices and geopolitical instability. Financial times.
It is unmistakable that we have neglected their growth, their intentions, and their purpose for the last 30-plus years. Now we are at a point when China sneezes the world catches cold.
Time to redo our foreign policy to account for this. Time for Americans to try and stop buying Chinese goods and encourage them to be made in the U.S. Time that our tariffs complement our national security policy.
Students of history might recognize the struggle within the context of the “Thucydides Trap“.  see comments for further info on the Thucydides trap.