PBD Podcast General Spalding | PBD Podcast | EP 75
Jul 15, 2021
General Spalding, a former senior defense official and expert on U.S.-China relations, discusses the complexities of globalization and its impact on national security. He sheds light on the secrecy within the Chinese Communist Party and the implications of Jackie Chan's potential membership. The conversation highlights the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong following the Apple Daily closure. Additionally, Spalding emphasizes the need for ethical diplomacy and the significance of preserving American ideals amid rising global challenges.
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Didi IPO
- Didi, the Chinese Uber, had a successful IPO and then the app was removed from app stores.
- Spalding argues this was a deliberate move by the CCP to control data and steal from investors.
Destruction of Middle Class
- The destruction of the American middle class is similar to the bombing of Germany's industrial base.
- This is due to the export of American jobs and the influence of Wall Street and China.
Hong Kong's Decline
- Edgar, a former Hong Kong resident, details how the city’s freedom and stability have declined under Chinese rule.
- He notes the increased fear of the police and suppression of dissent.