Guests - Ava Chen, Nate Foster
China Watch Wednesday: Xi’s Power Play, CCP Sabotage, and Tucson’s Breaking Point
The Shadow War Before the Summit
Two U.S. military aircraft went down in the South China Sea this week—one fighter jet, one helicopter—both operating off the USS Nimitz during routine missions. Pilots ejected safely from the jet; the helicopter crashed but all crew survived. Everyone is recovering. The Navy says the cause is under investigation.
But according to Ava Chen, co-host of *China Watch Wednesday* and a representative of the New Federal State of China (NFSC), the crashes were no accident. “It is the CCP behind it,” she declared. “It’s CCP’s post-interference technology that has caused these two incidents. The timing is perfect.”
Chen argues the CCP wanted to send a message—*we can reach you, we can disrupt you, and we can do it without killing your soldiers*—all while Xi Jinping prepares to meet President Donald Trump in South Korea. “Xi Jinping has the upper hand,” she said. “He has the rare earth everybody needs.”
And he’s not subtle about it. Just days ago, Xi canceled a high-level meeting with German officials at the last minute—a public humiliation. European leaders are bending. The U.S. is racing to find alternatives in Australia and New Zealand, but as Chen pointed out, “It takes at least six to eight years to produce.”
This is psychological warfare. And the CCP, Chen says, has been planning it for decades.
The Balloon Apocalypse No One’s Talking About
In February 2023, a Chinese spy balloon drifted over America’s most sensitive military bases before being shot down. Most dismissed it as a one-off.
They were wrong.
“CCP has a balloon weapon,” Ava Chen said, citing NFSC founder Miles Guo. “They have over 200 tiers of those balloon weapons. What you saw in public is the lowest tier.”
Guo warned then—and again just two days ago—that millions of balloons are coming. Not dozens. *Millions.*
Some will jam communications in suborbital space. Others will carry biochemical agents, released remotely. “You don’t know which one is carrying lethal weapons,” Chen said. “Your missile guidance system fails. Your communication stops. It’s chaos.”
Launch sites are already in place: Mongolia, Saudi Arabia (the largest outside China), Cuba, Venezuela, the Bahamas—even Canada.
We’ve seen the previews. Lithuania shut its border after 25 Belarusian balloons smuggled contraband. North Korea dropped garbage-filled balloons on South Korea. Russia ordered *three million* from the CCP.
“Japan saw spy balloons last year,” Chen said. “Taiwan, multiple times. Europe is next.”
This isn’t science fiction. It’s the CCP’s plan to defeat the U.S. military without firing a shot. And they’re encircling America to do it.
Traitors in the Room
How does the CCP know exactly when to strike?
“American traitors,” Chen said without hesitation. “They tipped off Xi Jinping about the failed military coup. That’s why he purged nine generals—and more are coming.”
These aren’t just spies. They’re in Congress. In the White House. In the Pentagon. They sell secrets, strategies, and access—for cash.
“Whatever technology America possesses, you can bet the CCP has it,” Chen warned. “Not because they’re smarter. Because of traitors.”
The damage isn’t just to America. It’s to the Chinese people fighting for freedom. It’s to the world.
And the CCP’s endgame? “To grab power from the United States and eliminate you,” Chen said. “That’s all they think about, 24/7.”
Soybeans, Fentanyl, and the Real Price of “Trade”
Just hours before the summit, China announced it’s buying U.S. soybeans again—the first purchases all year.
Goodwill gesture? Hardly.
“They don’t need them,” Chen said. “They have enough from Brazil, Argentina, Kazakhstan. This is a weapon.”
The target: Trump’s heartland base. By withholding purchases, China cost U.S. farmers *billions*. Now, with midterms looming, they dangle relief to pressure Trump into concessions.
And the biggest one? Fentanyl.
Trump has declared war—blowing up cartel labs in the Caribbean. China controls the precursor chemicals. If they crack down, lives are saved. In return? Tariff relief.
But here’s the math: China makes $100 million from fentanyl chemicals. They pay $100 *billion* in U.S. tariffs.
Why take the loss?
“Because they’re not in business,” Chen said. “They’re in control. Killing Americans is the goal.”
Taiwan: The Prize Xi Will Never Drop
Xi’s notes for the summit are clear, per NFSC intel: the “three musts and one not allowed.”
He wants Taiwan. Always has.
And now, the opposition KMT party in Taiwan just elected a new leader—Li Wen. She’s calling for unification. For “prosperity without war.”
“She’s a member of the CCP,” Chen said. “Her allegiance is completely to Beijing.”
This is how the CCP takes countries: infiltrate with traitors, threaten from without, negotiate from moral high ground.
“Taiwan is increasingly dangerous,” Chen warned. “It’s a fuse that can be lit at any time.”
TikTok, Mondani, and the Battle for New York
TikTok isn’t just an app. It’s a weapon.
A Tel Aviv-based tech insider leaked onboarding documents showing the platform *artificially boosting* videos for New York mayoral candidate Mondani—while suppressing his opponents.
Next Tuesday is the election. Mondani is losing ground. But with CCP help?
“They would not let it go,” Chen said. “They want control.”
Mondani promises free housing, free transit—echoing Mao’s deadly promises to peasants. “Tax the rich” becomes the rallying cry.
“It’s eerily similar,” Chen said. “And it’s not about Republican or Democrat. It’s about destroying the constitutional system and replacing it with serfdom.”
What Happens Tomorrow?
Trump is a master negotiator. But he’s cleaning up four years of weakness.
He wants:
- A real trade deal
- Rare earth access
- More ag purchases (just delivered)
- TikTok in American hands
Xi wants:
- Tariff relief
- No tech export bans
- Trump closer to Beijing’s Taiwan stance
There will be smiles. Handshakes. Agreements.
But Ava Chen is clear: “Don’t hang your hats on it. Xi promises, then takes it back. He sabotages differently.”
Trump’s team is working nonstop—even during the government shutdown. Peter Navarro is meeting Japanese counterparts. U.S. troops are preparing.
“America cannot yield an inch,” Chen said. “They will take a mile.”
Tucson: A City on the Brink
“It’s Like Being on a Sinking Ship—with a Bucket”
Tucson Police Detective Nate Foster doesn’t mince words.
“We’re 400 officers short,” he told host Kathleen Winn. “We had 1,200 when I started. Now we’re at 800. And they just cut our overtime.”
That means no proactive policing. Officers race from priority call to priority call. No follow-up. No deterrence.
And the city? It’s breaking.
- **Roads**: Grant Road is a disaster—sinkholes, random stop signs, construction with no workers. “Drive down Grant blindfolded,” Foster said, “and you’d think you’re in Mexico.”
- **Crime**: Tucson ranks as Arizona’s most dangerous city. D+ safety rating. Accidents shut down major arteries daily.
- **Encampments**: The city “cleans” them for show—then releases everyone immediately. “They’re back before the officer finishes the report,” Foster said.
Fentanyl: A Weapon of Mass Destruction
“This isn’t the opioid crisis,” Foster said. “This is worse.”
Fentanyl causes traumatic brain injuries—users nod out, stop breathing, starve the brain of oxygen. “They’re brain-damaged before they die,” he said.
Tucson is a Southwest trafficking hub. Drugs are cheap. Crime follows.
“We let them out after arrest,” Foster said. “No detox. No consequence. They refuse services—because tents don’t drug test.”
The result? Escalating violence. Robberies. Assaults. Death.
The Revolving Door of Justice
Pima County Attorney Laura Conover is understaffed and underfunded. She pleads out nearly everything.
Why? “Your witness is a fentanyl addict living in a tent,” Foster explained. “They won’t show up to testify. So you plea—or you lose.”
Today’s victim is tomorrow’s suspect.
## The Federal Lifeline Tucson Won’t Take
Trump offered federal resources to fight fentanyl and secure the border.
Tucson said no.
“Why?” Winn asked.
“Optics,” Foster replied. “Mayor Romero and Council hate Trump. So they reject help—even when it’s national security.”
The Election That Could Save—or Sink—Tucson
The city council votes unanimously. Same policies. Same failures.
But two members—Paul Cunningham and Nikki Lee—are shifting.
“If we get two more like-minded voices,” Foster said, “we could fix this.”
Candidates Jay Tokoff and Janet Wittenbrake are running to do just that.
- Defeated Prop 414 (a sales tax hike using police as bait)
- Backed by Democrats like Sadie Shaw
- Focused on public safety, roads, and real solutions
“This election is huge,” Foster said. “If we don’t change leadership, there’s no opposition. They’ll be fully entrenched.”
## The Bottom Line
> “If you don’t vote, you’re part of the problem. You don’t get to complain next Wednesday.”
> — Nate Foster
Tucson is training cops—just to lose them to Mesa, Oro Valley, or out of state.
The pension system disincentivizes longevity. The council prioritizes free buses and low-income housing over public safety.
And the government shutdown? SNAP benefits are at risk. Veterans. Seniors. CD7—one of the poorest districts in America—will suffer most.
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Tomorrow, Trump meets Xi.
Next week, Tucson votes.
Both will shape the future.
One with global consequences.
The other with lives on the line.
Stay vigilant.