Episode 1258 • • 2:03:11 - 2:07:22
1258: Dummy Placebo
Chinese Malign Influence, Pressure on American Officials
The CCP utilizes "malign influence" campaigns involving bribery, blackmail, and economic pressure to dictate the actions of American officials, particularly regarding Taiwan. China often uses middlemen and business partners to pressure politicians by threatening the manufacturing licenses of companies in their home states. This influence extends to high-profile figures in media and sports, such as LeBron James and the NBA.