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Jiang predicts a sharp collapse in China-Japan relations in 2026 and says the neocons will use that to push Japanese remilitarization and American weapons sales.
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Weapons sales
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A transcript-matched topic anchored by excerpts such as "...through the monetary system. Illegal drug sales come to mind and weapons sales and that sort of thing. That's its floor. Way, way below...."
Key Notes
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Simon argues that the West wants the world to fear a Taiwan war in order to sell weapons, while the actual goal is a tariff-driven reset that weakens the dollar and forces allied pivots.
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"Southeast Asia including United States including South Korea Japan China that you do not discuss the Taiwan issue okay Taiwan is an integral part..."
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"That's a great question. Shall I finish off the China thread and then we'll go to that and then we'll go to Venezuela. So..."
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"Essentially, he liberated the world from the dollar. So the dollar lost 11 percent of its value in 2025, which historically is significant because..."
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"...through the monetary system. Illegal drug sales come to mind and weapons sales and that sort of thing. That's its floor. Way, way below...."
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This interview is useful because it does not merely pile up predictions.
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