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Gordon Chang | Author & Geopolitics Expert Speaks on Chinese Hacking Operation Being Exposed in the United States

Aug 27, 2026 · 15m

Summary

Sid and Gordon Chang discuss China’s threats to US infrastructure, alleging Xi Jinping humiliated Trump during their summit and that Beijing interfered in the 2020 election. They argue China fuels global instability by supporting Iran and Russia, while claiming the US leads the AI race despite domestic political opposition. Chang advocates for harsh tariffs and cyber defenses to counter Chinese aggression.

Topics discussed

Intro: Gala announcement and sponsor ads China hacking US critical infrastructure Strategies to counter China: Tariffs and cyber defense Xi Jinping's humiliation of Trump at Beijing summit China's alleged interference in 2020 US election China's support for Iran and military aid China's global influence on Russia and insurgencies US vs China in the AI race and data centers Allegations of Chinese funding for anti-AI protests Outro and closing sponsor advertisements
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