The Chinese Communist Party's narrative of national rejuvenation is rooted in a historical context of foreign humiliation, aiming to prevent a repeat of past vulnerabilities.

The Chinese Communist Party's narrative emphasizes stability and control, especially in light of global chaos, while attempting to maintain a facade of providing more choices to citizens.

The Chinese Communist Party is aware of the power of imagery, as seen in their efforts to control the narrative around protests and suppress images that could inspire dissent.

The Chinese Communist Party's strategy has shifted to providing more consumer choices while tightening political control, aiming to prevent unrest similar to the Tiananmen Square protests.

When speaking with world leaders, I am aware that the Chinese Communist Party may be listening to my words, which raises concerns about how my discussions could affect my potential visit to China.

China is engaged in a subversive war with the U.S., focusing on deception rather than direct military conflict, which changes the nature of international relations.

The U.S. trade deficit is significantly influenced by China, accounting for about half of the problem, which complicates the geopolitical landscape.

The trade war between the U.S. and China is not just an economic conflict but also a cultural standoff, with both sides using tariffs and trade restrictions to assert their positions.

The narrative that America is still the world's superpower economically is challenged by China's growing influence and purchasing power parity, which many countries now recognize. China's economic strategy differs from America's; they can make state-level decisions without needing to convince capitalists, such as instructing banks to stop paying mortgages to prioritize industrial capacity over housing.