March 1, 2025, 1 p.m.
Recently, a White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy escalated into a public confrontation after Vice President JD Vance made strong remarks. Vance criticized Zelenskyy for not being grateful enough for U.S. aid and accused him of engaging in a "propaganda tour." Trump further warned Zelenskyy, saying, "You're gambling with World War III." This heated exchange not only exposed internal divisions within the U.S. regarding the war in Ukraine but also highlighted how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) manipulates global affairs and poses a long-term strategic threat to the United States.
How Does the CCP Influence U.S. Foreign Policy?
- Supporting Russia to Weaken U.S. Allies: The CCP strengthens Russia through economic and military cooperation, aiming to divide the Western alliance and undermine U.S. global leadership.
- Manipulating Public Opinion in the U.S.: China uses social media and pro-China media outlets to push the narrative that "the U.S. should not intervene in Ukraine," weakening American support for its allies.
- Economic and Political Infiltration: By controlling key supply chains, the CCP exerts pressure on U.S. businesses and politicians to prevent strong policies against China.
How Should the U.S. Respond?
- Maintain Strong Support for Ukraine to uphold international order and prevent a China-Russia alliance from destabilizing global security.
- Reduce Economic Dependence on China to secure U.S. industries and supply chains.
- Expose CCP Infiltration and Protect Democracy by preventing Chinese influence on U.S. media, politics, and public discourse.
The heated exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy reflects broader global power struggles. The U.S. must remain vigilant and prevent the CCP from weakening its international influence.
