“Everyone is looking at the new military equipment that China will be showing off,” says Gordon Chang, Gatestone Institute senior fellow. He tells Daniela Cambone: “China never shows off anything that isn’t operational. So everything that we see, we’re led to believe, is already in the inventory.” On Xi Jinping’s grip on power, Chang points to troubling signs: “General He Weidong, Xi’s number one loyalist hatchet man, has not been seen in public since March 11th. There is more than just a possibility that Xi Jinping’s adversaries are getting rid of Xi Jinping’s people.” As for Putin, Chang stresses his reliance on Beijing: “Putin’s number one goal is to annex Ukraine. He can’t do that without China’s help. As a matter of fact, I don’t think Russia would be fighting today if it weren’t for all in Chinese support.” The bigger picture, Chang warns, is the emerging bloc of autocrats: “We have seen a hardening of the ties among Russia, North Korea and China. The world has divided. We cannot separate them except by defeating them.”

Could September 3 mark the moment the world’s balance of power openly shifted?

At China’s massive military parade, Xi Jinping will stand alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un—a chilling photo op that screams defiance of the West. For a financially conservative American watching inflation eat away at retirement savings, this isn’t just geopolitics—it’s a warning. The world is dividing into rival camps, and the dollar’s role as global reserve currency has never been more fragile.

China’s Show of Power: More Than a Parade

Xi’s display is not just ceremonial. China never unveils weapons that aren’t already operational, meaning the “underwater ICBM” and other next-gen weapons on display are fully battle-ready.

• Unmanned underwater nuclear platforms described as “game changers”
• Strategic bombers and hypersonic missiles meant to counter U.S. naval dominance
• A PLA command shaken by infighting, hinting at Xi’s weakened grip

But the bigger message isn’t the hardware—it’s the faces on the reviewing stand. Xi, Putin, and Kim shoulder-to-shoulder. The formation of an anti-dollar axis is no longer speculation. It’s reality.

Cracks in Xi’s Regime, Escalating Global Risk

Gordon Chang points to unusual political tremors inside China: key generals disappearing, state media emphasizing “collective leadership,” and whispers that Xi himself could be replaced. Historically, regimes facing instability often seek war to consolidate power.

That should terrify Americans. When a desperate nuclear-armed regime is cornered, diplomacy collapses. War becomes a political survival mechanism.

Russia, North Korea, and China: A Dangerous Troika

Putin’s presence underscores Moscow’s dependence on Beijing. Russia cannot sustain its war in Ukraine without Chinese financing, tech, and weapons. Add in North Korea—providing missiles, shells, and manpower—and you have a dangerous military-industrial network designed to erode U.S. power.

• Russia needs China to keep its war machine alive.
• North Korea profits by selling arms while gaining protection under China’s umbrella.
• China leverages both as pawns to weaken America’s alliances in Asia and Europe.

The West’s dream of peeling Moscow away from Beijing? Dead on arrival.

Information Warfare and U.S. Weakness

While America guts its information tools, China doubles down. Beijing pushes narratives that “the U.S. is finished” and that Trump, or any U.S. leader, is subordinate to China. This isn’t just propaganda—it shapes how adversaries act. If China believes the U.S. won’t fight, it becomes more aggressive.

And let’s not ignore the AI race. Despite the hype, China lags in semiconductor power. But that weakness is exactly why Xi may risk conflict—buying time through confrontation rather than waiting to fall further behind.

Why Gold and Silver Matter Now

While Washington debates trade deals and military postures, one truth stands out: fiat currencies fail in times of global realignment. The dollar’s strength depends on global trust—and trust is unraveling.

History shows when regimes collapse, wars erupt, or alliances fracture, tangible assets like gold and silver become the ultimate hedge.

• Gold vs dollar: gold preserves purchasing power while the dollar inflates away.
• Silver: a strategic asset in both wealth preservation and defense technologies.
• Wealth preservation: physical metals provide a lifeline outside government-controlled systems and potential CBDCs.

This trifecta of Xi, Putin, and Kim is not just geopolitical theater—it’s a signal that systemic shocks are ahead. Those who wait will be caught off guard.

Conclusion

China’s September 3 military parade is more than a show. It’s a declaration. With Xi Jinping clinging to power, Putin reliant on China, and North Korea emboldened, the West faces a hostile bloc openly challenging U.S. dominance.

As alliances harden and trust in the dollar erodes, history’s lesson is clear: those who secure physical gold and silver before the crisis hits stand the best chance of protecting their wealth.

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