The Truth with Lisa Boothe: Gordon Chang: How Iran & Venezuela’s Collapse Hurts China—and What It Means for Taiwan
What do the fall of Venezuela’s Maduro regime and the war with Iran mean for China?
On this episode of The Truth with Lisa Boothe, Lisa is joined by China expert and bestselling author Gordon Chang to break down the geopolitical ripple effects of Operation Epic Fury and President Trump’s foreign policy moves.
Chang explains how China has relied on Iran and Venezuela as strategic proxies, why Chinese weapons and defense systems have failed against U.S. and Israeli forces, and how losing discounted oil from those regimes could hit China’s struggling economy.
They also dive into the biggest question: Does this make China more or less likely to invade Taiwan? Chang analyzes Xi Jinping’s political vulnerabilities, the turmoil inside China’s military leadership, and the growing risk of conflict with the United States.
Plus, they discuss China’s surveillance state, potential internal unrest, and why this moment could be a turning point in the global balance of power.
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