This is very informative and somewhat alarming. I wish the US could go back in time and make more informed, strategic decisions to avoid some of the things that are happening now. We are victims of the corporate greed as per usual. Thanks for the great reporting Terry!
Wow, just excellent! I’ve not thought much about China, Taiwan etc., so this was just superb. I hope to re-listen, to learn more about the history and understand the analyses. Thank you to Mr Mulvenon and Terry for giving us something out of the ordinary.
Thanks to both you, Terry, and Mr. Mulvenon, for a richly informative discussion. Mr. Mulvenon elucidates so many facets of China's ideology and politics so brilliantly! You're giving us so much to think about.
I was in Shenyang in 1995 & 96. many of them are aware of What has even today has happened in both Hong Kong and Taiwan. Today. They are not ask isolated as we think.
Thank you! I found this fascinating. Learned so much. Thanks to James Mulvenon for sharing his expertise. It is all a bit overwhelming when one thinks about the way espionage has warped with the times.
I can tell you, without the benefit of a China specialist, their behavior and intent has not changed through the years.
My dad was held prisoner of war by the Chinese during the Korean War. When the Chinese and North Koreans came across wounded American soldiers on the battlefield, they bayoneted them to death. Combat medics, like my dad, were summarily executed. On the day my dad and other medics were captured, their Soviet military advisor suggested maybe hold them for questioning by Soviet intelligence. Determine if they had any military information of use. Then, the Chinese and North Koreans could do whatever they wanted to do. They tortured my dad. They decided to hold him and the other medics as bargaining chips. Whether they appeared on any prisoner lists was immaterial. I learned most that from my dad's later years. My dad was not haunted by what happened. It was neither here nor there. It happened. The cruelty, the inhumanity.
The Chinese lost thousands upon thousands in their human wave attacks. Often, they were not armed. Their leadership had determined their own soldiers could not be trusted if armed. They were told to pick up weapons from fallen soldiers to use.
During the Beijing Olympics, when John Tesh droned on and on about Chinese honor, my dad took for what its worth. If only John Tesh knew what happened.
The conversation with Mr. Mulvenon was interesting. The Chinese objectives in 1950 are the same now. They see themselves as a regional power, a rival power in the here and now. What the Chinese fear the most hasn't changed through the years - the re-arming of Japan. That's a story in itself.
One last note: if anyone eats this up the most, it is Donald Trump. How the Chinese fought, both he and the SecDef (Hegseth) sees this as toughness.
What an insightful, informative interview! Thank you for momentarily pulling me away from the disastrous state of our political affairs here (it's easy to get addicted to all the daily news), and redirecting my attention to the other side of the world stage. I learned so much.
I would like to buy James Mulvenon a drink and listen to him pontificate some more on China and North Korea. Fascinating interview. He provides tremendous insight with a dose of humor. The need for democracies to unify is so evident when three dictatorships are ruling so ruthlessly.
The China military parade was unbelievable. We viewed it on YouTube back to back with the pitiful June 14th whatever that was in DC. Our country is so doomed if the current regime continues its agenda of destroying our military and democracy. Naming it the Department of War doesn’t make it any stronger or us any safer.
This is very informative and somewhat alarming. I wish the US could go back in time and make more informed, strategic decisions to avoid some of the things that are happening now. We are victims of the corporate greed as per usual. Thanks for the great reporting Terry!
Thank you, Terry! A lot of us on the “sidelines” appreciate you and your daily news reports.
Wow, just excellent! I’ve not thought much about China, Taiwan etc., so this was just superb. I hope to re-listen, to learn more about the history and understand the analyses. Thank you to Mr Mulvenon and Terry for giving us something out of the ordinary.
Thanks to both you, Terry, and Mr. Mulvenon, for a richly informative discussion. Mr. Mulvenon elucidates so many facets of China's ideology and politics so brilliantly! You're giving us so much to think about.
Great interview. Really expanded my understanding of China. Thanks, Terry. I too like your bookcase setup!
the best part about this interview is thinking about how trumps big baby birthday parade was truly such a reflection on him. not our country
I was in Shenyang in 1995 & 96. many of them are aware of What has even today has happened in both Hong Kong and Taiwan. Today. They are not ask isolated as we think.
Great discussion. Love people with this deep insight.
Thank you! I found this fascinating. Learned so much. Thanks to James Mulvenon for sharing his expertise. It is all a bit overwhelming when one thinks about the way espionage has warped with the times.
He’s the best! And I hope to have him back as events warrant.
this was wonderful, thank you!
Incredible convo.
Thank you so much Terry
I can tell you, without the benefit of a China specialist, their behavior and intent has not changed through the years.
My dad was held prisoner of war by the Chinese during the Korean War. When the Chinese and North Koreans came across wounded American soldiers on the battlefield, they bayoneted them to death. Combat medics, like my dad, were summarily executed. On the day my dad and other medics were captured, their Soviet military advisor suggested maybe hold them for questioning by Soviet intelligence. Determine if they had any military information of use. Then, the Chinese and North Koreans could do whatever they wanted to do. They tortured my dad. They decided to hold him and the other medics as bargaining chips. Whether they appeared on any prisoner lists was immaterial. I learned most that from my dad's later years. My dad was not haunted by what happened. It was neither here nor there. It happened. The cruelty, the inhumanity.
The Chinese lost thousands upon thousands in their human wave attacks. Often, they were not armed. Their leadership had determined their own soldiers could not be trusted if armed. They were told to pick up weapons from fallen soldiers to use.
During the Beijing Olympics, when John Tesh droned on and on about Chinese honor, my dad took for what its worth. If only John Tesh knew what happened.
The conversation with Mr. Mulvenon was interesting. The Chinese objectives in 1950 are the same now. They see themselves as a regional power, a rival power in the here and now. What the Chinese fear the most hasn't changed through the years - the re-arming of Japan. That's a story in itself.
One last note: if anyone eats this up the most, it is Donald Trump. How the Chinese fought, both he and the SecDef (Hegseth) sees this as toughness.
What an insightful, informative interview! Thank you for momentarily pulling me away from the disastrous state of our political affairs here (it's easy to get addicted to all the daily news), and redirecting my attention to the other side of the world stage. I learned so much.
Wow! So glad I watched the entire video. James Mulvenon has amazing intelligence on the subject of China. He's impressive.
I would like to buy James Mulvenon a drink and listen to him pontificate some more on China and North Korea. Fascinating interview. He provides tremendous insight with a dose of humor. The need for democracies to unify is so evident when three dictatorships are ruling so ruthlessly.
The China military parade was unbelievable. We viewed it on YouTube back to back with the pitiful June 14th whatever that was in DC. Our country is so doomed if the current regime continues its agenda of destroying our military and democracy. Naming it the Department of War doesn’t make it any stronger or us any safer.