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The speaker clarified that a "kinetic war" typically refers to active warfare involving lethal force. They expressed skepticism about China initiating such conflict within the U.S., suggesting that China’s approach is more subtle and composed of economic and political influence rather than military invasion. For example, projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)—which include building schools, infrastructure like a high-speed train connecting Medina and Mecca, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s futuristic developments—are instruments of soft power aimed at fostering loyalty and influence.