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Chang calls for drastic measures—closing Chinese consulates, reducing diplomatic presence, and severing financial ties with Chinese state enterprises—to mitigate the threat. He underscores the long-term costs of espionage, including economic losses exceeding hundreds of billions of dollars annually, and human tolls like the devastating opioid crisis driven by fentanyl trafficked from China.
Conclusion: An Uncertain Future
The episode concludes with reflections on China’s internal stability and the global impact of its increasingly aggressive posture. Whether Xi Jinping can consolidate his power remains uncertain, with potential implications for regional security and U.S.-China relations.