Chris Meyer
Researcher at Widefountain who has spent years tracing CEFC's global influence networks, money flows, and ties to Chinese intelligence operations.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 36min
Shadowplay: How PRC Influence Operations Targeted the Bidens, Clinton’s White House, and Gingrich-Era Republicans
Chris Meyer, a researcher at Widefountain, dives into the intricate world of CEFC China, exploring its shadowy influence in U.S. politics. He reveals how this energy conglomerate was linked to a $100-million scheme involving the Biden family and highlights the alarming leaks from a senior FBI official. The conversation unveils a deliberate strategy mixing espionage and manipulation designed to fracture political institutions and acquire U.S. military technology. Meyer connects these operations to the historical Chinagate, illustrating a persistent pattern of deception.
Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 6min
From Deng Xiaoping to Fentanyl: The CCP’s Long Game to Infiltrate North America
In a riveting discussion, Chris Meyer, a researcher at WideFountain focusing on China's political culture, unpacks the Chinese Communist Party's intricate strategies for infiltrating North America. He connects the fentanyl crisis to historical policies from Deng Xiaoping's era, revealing how corruption and organized crime became tools for geopolitical disruption. The conversation delves into the rise of powerful narcotics syndicates, their ties to Beijing, and the historical interplay between drug trafficking and state power, all while linking Vancouver's port as a crucial juncture.
