The Winston Marshall Show Luke de Pulford - 'China Has PENETRATED Every Sector Of The UK Economy' The Silent Invasion Of Britain
Aug 12, 2025
Luke de Pulford, the Founder of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, dives into China's extensive influence on the UK. He reveals how Beijing's economic hold affects critical sectors, from pharmaceuticals to steel, and silences dissent over human rights abuses. De Pulford discusses the persecution of Christians and Uyghurs, the repressive tactics in Hong Kong, and China’s infiltration of Western institutions. He warns of the moral compromises and risks of over-dependence on China, highlighting the urgent need for a robust response from the West.
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China As A Strategic Adversary
- Luke de Pulford argues China is an adversary using economic dependency and influence to reshape global order.
- He highlights monopolies in critical processing and a strategic push to make other nations dependent on Beijing.
Cognitive Warfare Through Social Media
- Luke frames TikTok and similar platforms as tools for cognitive warfare shaping narratives abroad to serve Beijing.
- He links distracting conflicts like Israel–Palestine to Chinese geopolitical interests that deplete Western attention and resources.
United Front's Diffuse Influence Model
- The United Front operates as a diffuse network of diaspora volunteers and linked groups advancing CCP aims abroad.
- It influences through universities, talent recruitment, friendship groups, and diaspora control rather than strict spy chains.