As someone shaped by a particular historical and cultural background, I find Beijing’s current posture worth reflecting on.
In response to the U.S.’s significant tariff hikes, Beijing quickly announced retaliatory tariffs. Yet in contrast to previous incidents, it did not issue an aggressive or emotional verbal response. Instead, it delivered a highly official and relatively restrained statement denouncing what it called American trade hegemony. This should not be mistaken for moderation. It may, in fact, be a calculated silence.
China has long embraced the concept of “asymmetric warfare”—choosing not to confront challenges openly, but to respond in subtle, less visible ways. Just as the origins of COVID-19 remain unresolved, this current appearance of calm may be concealing something far more serious beneath the surface.
There is a Chinese saying: “The fewer the words, the bigger the matter.” This quiet response may be another form of confrontation, carefully orchestrated behind the scenes. The Chinese Communist Party may be preparing something beyond the reach of immediate attention.
Dealing with such a regime requires more than just courage or ideals. It demands a deeper understanding of how power operates in silence, and readiness on every level—intellectual, strategic, and moral.
God bless America. God bless the world.
China’s officials, among other things, sell fentanyl and meth, dominate money-laundering, and support terrorism. They are the world’s master criminals. We should be putting Chinese officials away, not working with them.