Episode
#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
1:43:22
Published: Wed Feb 23 2022
Description
This week I welcome investigative journalist Peter Schweizer to the Shawn Ryan Show. Peter a six-time New York Times best selling investigator reveals what he has discovered after his latest investigation covering China's Influence over the United States in his new book "Red Handed". We cover their influence over multiple area which include Big Tech, Wall Street, US Education, and US Politicians. His book has become the #1 NYT best seller 3 weeks in a row. All of the information Peter discovered is cited with over a 1000 foot notes in his new book. You can buy his book here. https://amzn.to/3vfVCTM Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
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China uses elite capture to manipulate and control the tech industry.
02:15 - 09:50 (07:35)
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China uses elite capture to manipulate and control the tech industry. To gain access to the biggest market in the world, companies like Google and individuals like Bill Gates must play by China's set of rules.
Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The U.S-China tech war continues, with President Xi stating that the victor of the artificial intelligence race will take control of the "commanding heights" of tech.
09:50 - 17:58 (08:07)
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The U.S-China tech war continues, with President Xi stating that the victor of the artificial intelligence race will take control of the "commanding heights" of tech. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg made headlines by purchasing copies of a book on "Chinese socialism" for Facebook's senior managers.
Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The danger of allowing foreign governments, particularly those with dictatorial laws, to have a say on what is being published on social media platforms; while some take propagandas as crude and obvious, it is actually creeping into the social fabric that normalizes the influence of foreign agendas.
17:58 - 22:48 (04:50)
Summary
The danger of allowing foreign governments, particularly those with dictatorial laws, to have a say on what is being published on social media platforms; while some take propagandas as crude and obvious, it is actually creeping into the social fabric that normalizes the influence of foreign agendas.
Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
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The influx of Chinese money in American education could be leading to a chilling effect on free speech and the ability to criticize the Chinese government's human rights record.
22:48 - 32:06 (09:18)
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The influx of Chinese money in American education could be leading to a chilling effect on free speech and the ability to criticize the Chinese government's human rights record. As Chinese companies are required to support their military, it would be impossible for tech companies to work with China if they were banned from supporting their military.
Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The Confucian Institutes are seen as propaganda arms and many believe the material they provide are pro-regime.
32:06 - 38:12 (06:05)
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The Confucian Institutes are seen as propaganda arms and many believe the material they provide are pro-regime. The institutes are expanding to high schools, elementary schools, and middle schools to teach Chinese, and this may worsen in the future.
Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The success of American Wall Street investment firms can be partly attributed to their willingness to work with the Chinese Communist Party regime, even helping their Air Force to expand its reach.
38:12 - 43:51 (05:39)
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Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
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Summary
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Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
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Congressman Mark Meadows warns of possible national security breach due to Chinese-made laptops being used by government officials in sensitive positions.
48:40 - 53:50 (05:09)
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Congressman Mark Meadows warns of possible national security breach due to Chinese-made laptops being used by government officials in sensitive positions.
Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
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53:50 - 1:01:07 (07:16)
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Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
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The conversation touches on the CIA, SEALs, and human weaknesses, and also discusses a situation with a politician and their deals in China.
1:01:07 - 1:07:16 (06:08)
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The conversation touches on the CIA, SEALs, and human weaknesses, and also discusses a situation with a politician and their deals in China.
Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
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The Biden family knew the connection between business and politics in China, and Hunter Biden started looking for business deals in China.
1:07:16 - 1:15:20 (08:04)
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The Biden family knew the connection between business and politics in China, and Hunter Biden started looking for business deals in China. Commercial deals are influencing political figures' decisions on China, including climate change and human rights.
Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Hunter Biden had ties to individuals who were funded by Chinese military intelligence, including Chairman Yi and Mr. Zhao who were business partners with the daughter of the former minister of state security who ran the entire spy apparatus of China.
1:15:20 - 1:21:03 (05:43)
Summary
Hunter Biden had ties to individuals who were funded by Chinese military intelligence, including Chairman Yi and Mr. Zhao who were business partners with the daughter of the former minister of state security who ran the entire spy apparatus of China.
Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
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1:21:03 - 1:28:57 (07:53)
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The Biden Center, which focuses on peacemaking, problem solving, American national security, and international diplomacy, has come under scrutiny for sharing office space with an entity run by an individual linked to Chinese military intelligence, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and compromising American national security.
Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
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The media, fixated on Trump, failed to report on Biden's actions in Afghanistan and his family's dealings while in office.
1:28:57 - 1:34:11 (05:14)
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Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
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A warning to avoid buying electronic products made in China due to security concerns, and to prevent supporting Chinese companies that are partnered with their military industrial complex, as it undermines competition with the US.
1:34:11 - 1:40:11 (05:59)
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Episode#19 Peter Schweizer - China's Influence Over the United States
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The speaker encourages the purchase of a book to stay informed because the media is not covering an important topic and misinformed people are a major problem.
1:40:11 - 1:42:33 (02:22)
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The speaker encourages the purchase of a book to stay informed because the media is not covering an important topic and misinformed people are a major problem.