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Welcome to The Truth with Lisa Booth, where we cut through the noise to try to get to the heart of what matters.

Today, we're diving into the growing threat of China's global ambitions with renowned China expert, Gordon Chang, from China's troubling alliance with Iran, particularly at this time,

including suspicious cargo flights and a $400 billion partnership to espionage, to bioweapons

smuggling, to farmland purchases near United States military bases. We're going to explore all

of it. Or also, by the way, that recent announcement from FBI director

Cash Patel that China potentially sought to influence the 2020 election, what's that about?

What do you need to know? We'll also talk about China's desire and, you know, looking at Taiwan as well.

Where does President Trump's resilient and strong attack against Iran leave those ambitions?

So we've got a lot to unpack, a lot to get into,

and who better to talk about all things China than Gordon Chang?

Stay tuned.

Well, Gordon, it's great to have you on the show.

First time on the show, obviously a lot's been happening in the world.

So I'm really interested in getting your perspective on the China element of everything.

So I appreciate you making the time.

Well, thank you so much, Lisa.

So I want to get into, you know, obviously we've been watching everything happening and

unfold in the Middle East over, I guess it's been a week and a half so far. You know,

we're joking before. It kind of feels like we're living in dog years. Everything is just, you know,

moving so quickly. But, you know, moving so quickly.

But, you know, China and Iran signed a 25-year partnership, this sort of strategic pack.

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