Death by China

In consumer safety, unscrupulous Chinese merchants are flooding global markets with everything from bone-crushing, cancer-causing, flammable, and poisonous products to other kinds of lethal merchandise, foods, and drugs.

In consumer safety, unscrupulous Chinese merchants are flooding global markets with everything from bone-crushing, cancer-causing, flammable, and poisonous products to other kinds of lethal merchandise, foods, and drugs. Illegitimate advantages. China's economic success isn't solely due to hard work and innovation, but also stems from a deliberate strategy of unfair trade practices. These practices undermine free markets and harm other nations' economies, particularly the United States. Eight weapons of job destruction: Illegal export subsidies Currency manipulation Intellectual property theft Environmental degradation Lax labor standards Export restrictions Predatory pricing Protectionist trade barriers Consequences of unfair trade: These practices have led to the decline of American manufacturing, the loss of millions of jobs, and a growing trade deficit. They also give Chinese companies an unfair advantage in global markets, making it difficult for businesses in other countries to compete.

Only China can turn a leather sofa into acid, a baby crib into a death trap, and a cell phone battery into shrapnel. Systemic product safety issues. China's manufacturing sector is plagued by a "Quality Con," a systemic problem of producing substandard and dangerous goods. This is due to a combination of factors, including lax regulations, corruption, and a lack of ethical standards. Examples of dangerous products: Lead-laced toys Contaminated food and drugs Faulty electronics Corrosive drywall Broken safety nets: The safeguards meant to protect consumers often fail, including Chinese regulators, American border inspectors, and American companies that import Chinese goods. This leaves consumers vulnerable to dangerous and potentially lethal products.

Through this means, as Lenin observed, “the capitalists will sell us the rope with which to hang them,” every Walmart dollar Americans spend on cheap Chinese imports helps finance China’s rapid arming. Rapid military modernization. China is undergoing a rapid and comprehensive military expansion, fueled by its economic growth. This expansion includes advanced naval and air capabilities, as well as sophisticated weapons systems. Offensive military build-up: China's military buildup is not solely for defensive purposes, but also includes capabilities for power projection and regional dominance. This raises concerns about China's intentions and its potential to use military force to achieve its goals. Specific military advancements: Nuclear submarines Ballistic missiles Cyber warfare capabilities Anti-satellite weapons This military expansion is causing unease among China's neighbors and raising concerns about the future of regional and global security.

To get Sudan’s oil, China used its veto power to block UN intervention in the Sudanese government’s genocide in Darfur, ignoring the ruthless Janjaweed militia’s use of Chinese weapons to forcibly rape thousands of women and murder 300,000 innocent Sudanese.…