In a sobering exchange on the War Room, economist Dave Brat and China expert Bradley Thayer delivered a hard-hitting analysis of China’s declining economic position and rising geopolitical aggression. Thayer emphasized that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) faces an internal economic crisis: mass unemployment, a collapsed real estate market, and widespread business closures. These failures stress the local Communist Party apparatus, whose financial base depends heavily on the real estate sector. Despite its internal turmoil, Thayer warned that the PRC continues to lie about its data and remains focused on aggressive military expansion and strategic dominance.

He explained that China’s authoritarian model allows it to bypass Western-style distractions like DEI mandates and focus entirely on building a war machine—including expanding its navy at an alarming pace. Thayer and Brat agreed that the U.S. lacks a coherent long-term strategic vision to counter this, in contrast to China’s disciplined, long-range planning.

Brat lamented the U.S. establishment’s historic failures in recognizing the CCP’s ambitions. Thayer pointed to Wall Street and key political figures, especially during the Clinton administration, as culprits who enabled China’s rise by granting trade privileges without demanding reforms. The discussion closed with frustration about the absence of accountability in Washington and warnings about future cyber and economic attacks from China. The core message: while China is faltering economically, it is still dangerous, and the West remains blind.

For more context, watch the full WarRoom segment with Bradley Thayer:

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