Chinese influence on US politics through lobbying efforts raises concerns about national security.
Russia's commemoration of past conflict with China hints at current frustrations over Chinese influence in global affairs.
Deep dives
TikTok Ban and Economic Systems Clash
The US House of Representatives passed a bill to ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company sells the app. This move reflects the clash between the US and Chinese economic and political systems. China's lobbying efforts in the US have been significant, spending over $400 million on lobbying since 2016 to influence American politics.
Border Disputes and Lobbying
The ongoing tension at the India-China border stems from historical conflicts, with China having disputes with most of its neighbors. Despite laws like FARA and LDA to regulate foreign lobbying in the US, loopholes allow Chinese state-owned companies to operate without full disclosure, raising concerns about the influence of PRC companies in lobbying activities.
Russia-China Relations and Historical Tensions
Russia's recent commemoration of a military confrontation with China 55 years ago raises questions about their current relationship. The Daimanski island conflict highlighted past hostilities between the Soviet Union and the PRC. Russia's display of animosity towards China could be linked to frustrations over Chinese influence in Ukraine and a subtle message to the West regarding the perceived threat posed by China.
Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the pending legislation to ban TikTok, and the broader picture of Chinese Communist Party influence on American domestic politics. They then turn to a recent flare-up in tensions between India and China, caused by Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, and discuss the root cause of China’s antagonism toward its neighbors. Finally, they discuss a curious development in Russia-China relations, in which Russia nationally commemorated the Damansky Island conflict, a military confrontation with China that occurred fifty-five years ago.
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