#144 Erik Bethel - World Bank Director
Shawn Ryan Show
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China's Influence: Financial Ties and Geopolitical Threats
This chapter explores the complex relationship between China and the World Bank, focusing on the substantial loans China receives for potentially oppressive projects. It highlights how financial interests cloud U.S. policymakers' judgment, leading to a serious underestimation of China's global ambitions and threats, including intellectual property theft and organized crime. The discussion extends to advanced technologies, illustrating the need for the U.S. to adapt in an evolving geopolitical landscape dominated by Chinese influence.
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