Slowing GDP may derail PRC goal
By Antonio Graceffo At the 19th Chinese Communist Party (CCP) National Congress in 2017, Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) unveiled his vision to transform China into a “great modern socialist…
Real Estate and Financial Sectors Compound China’s Economic Woes
By Antonio Graceffo Retail prices are falling, exports are down, the famously troubled real estate sector is getting worse, and youth unemployment is so high in China that the government…
Rare Earth Elements and National Security: Reclaiming US Control Amid China’s Monopoly
By Antonio Graceffo The Center for Strategic and International Studies on July 18 identified China’s control over gallium (a rare earth element) as a national security threat. Rare earth elements (REEs)…
Video Interview: China Threat Assessment
Sage Outcast interview with Antonio Graceffo. (January 9, 2024). China's Global Power and How it Threatens U.S. National Security https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8NyYbZLDYg
China’s Foreign Relations Law Poses Risk
By Antonio Graceffo China’s new foreign relations law intensifies Xi Jinping’s power and control over private sector companies. The Foreign Relations Law came into effect on July 1. This new law increases…
Xi Shifts Blame as Chinese Economy Continues to Falter
By Antonio Graceffo Introduction In December of last year, China’s central government lifted its stringent “zero-COVID” restrictions, signaling to the public it shifted its principal policy objective from pandemic prevention…
China’s New Anti-Espionage Law Poses Risks for Foreign Businesses
Foreigners risk detention for asking sensitive questions By Antonio Graceffo Under the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) new anti-spying law, normal business activities may be considered spying, resulting in foreigners being…
End US Funding for China Research
Congressional committee implores White House to end China research agreement and funding By Antonio Graceffo The U.S. Select Committee on the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) sent a letter on June 27 to…
China’s PLA Needs Time, Money to Surpass US Military
By Antonio Graceffo The United States is the world’s No. 1 military power, while China is No. 3. To catch up with the United States, China will need to maintain…
Cuba’s CCP Spy Base
By Antonio Graceffo China's spy base in Cuba may be a violation of the Monroe Doctrine. “We are deeply disturbed by reports that Havana and Beijing are working together to target the…