Judging Freedom Pepe Escobar: [LIVE from Shanghai]: Thanks to Tariffs, China Ditching US Tech.
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Apr 30, 2025 Pepe Escobar, an independent geopolitical analyst and journalist, shares insights live from Shanghai. He discusses the unintended benefits of U.S. tariffs, which are prompting China to boost its technological self-sufficiency. The conversation dives into the evolving dynamics of China-U.S. relations, highlighting cultural misunderstandings and BRICS developments. Escobar also emphasizes the significance of economic partnerships over military alliances in a multipolar world, shedding light on China's ambitions in high-tech industries.
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China Denies Trump’s Xi Call Claim
- Trump falsely claimed Xi Jinping called him about tariffs; China publicly denied the call, calling it fake news.
- Chinese analysts compare Trump's tactics to characters from Alice in Wonderland highlighting his erratic narrative control.
BRICS as Economic Laboratory
- BRICS is a flexible economic laboratory testing new models for a multipolar world, not a military alliance.
- Expanded BRICS includes key nations like Iran and Saudi Arabia partnership is still uncertain, with no NATO-style defense.
Shanghai Insights on China’s Confidence
- Pepe Escobar's time in Shanghai revealed China's strong self-confidence and belief in being on the right side of history.
- Chinese social media widely mocks Trump while economists analyze his tariffs as chaotic and unpredictable.
