Uncommon Knowledge Breaking China: Congressman Mike Gallagher on Asian Geopolitics and Beyond | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
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Nov 17, 2023 Congressman Mike Gallagher, chair of the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, discusses the Chinese threat to Taiwan, TikTok's dangers, the US Navy's weak state compared to China, and the challenges of defense spending. Plus, insights on the Green Bay Packers and America's moral resources.
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CCP's Existential Threat
- The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) goals extend beyond regional dominance to undermining American sovereignty.
- This poses existential military, economic, and ideological threats to the U.S.
CCP's Domestic Influence
- The CCP's influence operations extend to U.S. soil, including illegal police stations and campus intimidation.
- These activities aim to suppress dissent and manipulate public opinion.
Taiwan Invasion Window
- The U.S. faces a "window of maximum danger" due to Xi Jinping's ambition to take Taiwan.
- This window is expected to become most acute after Taiwan's January 2024 elections.