S8 Ep939: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING CHANG, FANELL, HOLT, BURTON, 5-27-26. 1901 PEKING.

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING CHANG, FANELL, HOLT, BURTON, 5-27-26.1901 PEKING. This discussion from the John Batchelor Show features geopolitical experts examining China’s strategic challenges and its evolving relationships with global powers. The participants analyze internal issues like municipal debt and the military application of advanced AI within China’s vast surveillance network. The panel also critiques the Balikatan military exercises, interpreting them as a collective effort by the United States and its allies to counter Chinese maritime aggression. Additional segments address the Russian offensive in Ukraine, highlighting how emerging drone technology is disrupting traditional warfare. Finally, the sources explore Canada’s shifting foreign policy, expressing concern that increased trade with China may come at the cost of national security and sovereignty.