\u201cXi Jinping could very well decide that his only way out is actually to cause trouble someplace,\u201d says Gordon G. Chang, Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute. He tells Daniela Cambone that as the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China continues to intensify, China is in a \u201chard position,\u201d compounded by its slowing domestic economic growth. \u201cYou look at the objective factors, basically China doesn’t have a way out of this.\u201d He also points out that China\u2019s massive accumulation of gold indicates the country\u2019s concern about its dependence on dollar-denominated assets. Watch the video to explore what lies ahead for U.S.\u2013China relations.<\/p>\n
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With rising tensions between the United States and China, escalating tariffs<\/strong>, and deep concerns over a faltering Chinese economy, one expert is sounding the alarm. In a timely conversation with Daniela Cambone<\/strong>, renowned China analyst and author Gordon Chang<\/strong> explained why the situation in China isn\u2019t just Beijing\u2019s problem\u2014it\u2019s a signal of deeper global economic fractures that could impact investors everywhere.<\/p>\n At ITM Trading<\/strong>, we help our clients\u2014especially those nearing retirement\u2014understand how to navigate these seismic shifts with historically proven wealth protection strategies, including physical gold and silver. If you\u2019re concerned about inflation, fiat devaluation, or geopolitical volatility, Chang\u2019s insights are a clear call to action.<\/p>\n While mainstream media continues to downplay the risks, Gordon Chang<\/strong> made it clear: China\u2019s economic engine is breaking down<\/strong>, and the ripple effects could be immense.<\/p>\n \u201cThe economy is not recovering. In fact, it\u2019s probably contracting,\u201d Chang said. \u201cAnd the Chinese people know it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n According to Chang, youth unemployment has become so severe that the government stopped reporting the number. Trust in state statistics is evaporating, and consumer confidence is hitting historic lows. Meanwhile, China\u2019s property crisis continues to deepen, with major developers defaulting and families losing their life savings.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t a cyclical downturn\u2014it\u2019s systemic failure. And when a global superpower experiences a slow-motion collapse, investors in every country should take notice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As Western nations react to China\u2019s growing economic belligerence, tariffs have re-entered the spotlight. Chang explains that tariffs are not about trade imbalances anymore<\/strong>\u2014they\u2019re about national security.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is not a trade issue. This is about protecting ourselves from a belligerent regime.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Chang supports targeted Chinese tariffs<\/strong>, especially as the Chinese Communist Party doubles down on its aggressive global stance\u2014from manipulating currency markets to threatening Taiwan and the Philippines.<\/p>\n And yet, most investors remain dangerously complacent.<\/p>\n For ITM Trading\u2019s audience\u2014individuals deeply concerned about financial independence and retirement security\u2014Chang\u2019s message couldn\u2019t be more timely.<\/p>\n China\u2019s economic slowdown, rising tariffs, and geopolitical hostility are warning signs that the post-Cold War era of globalization is unraveling. And with it, the monetary stability that many have taken for granted.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are in a new Cold War,\u201d Chang warned. \u201cAnd this time, it\u2019s not just military. It\u2019s economic, it\u2019s technological, it\u2019s monetary.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This shift means that traditional portfolios\u2014especially those heavy in U.S. equities and reliant on cheap global manufacturing\u2014may be exposed to unseen risks. That\u2019s why more and more investors are turning to tangible assets like gold<\/strong>, which have held value across every geopolitical upheaval in modern history.<\/p>\n Chang also addressed the collapse of trust in Chinese financial data. If the world can\u2019t trust Beijing\u2019s numbers, then global institutions that rely on Chinese stability\u2014like central banks, multinational corporations, and Wall Street\u2014may be flying blind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re not just dealing with unreliable data\u2014we\u2019re dealing with a regime that is actively distorting reality.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In this context, assets backed by promises\u2014like fiat currency or corporate earnings forecasts\u2014are far more vulnerable. The antidote? Hard money.<\/strong><\/p>\n At ITM Trading, we believe that in times of mistrust, you should own assets with intrinsic value. Gold doesn\u2019t rely on anyone\u2019s word. It doesn\u2019t default, expire, or get inflated away. It\u2019s wealth you can hold in your hand<\/strong>, immune to political and monetary games.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been watching China nervously but haven\u2019t made any moves to protect your wealth, now is the time.<\/p>\n Chang didn\u2019t predict an exact date for a Chinese economic collapse\u2014but he did warn that when it breaks, it will break quickly<\/strong>. Supply chains will freeze, markets will panic, currencies will swing\u2014and the window for strategic action may close.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why ITM Trading recommends taking proactive steps now to diversify your holdings and allocate a portion of your portfolio to physical precious metals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 📞 Schedule your complimentary strategy session today<\/strong> with a precious metals expert at ITM Trading.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll help you build a custom plan using physical gold and silver to:<\/p>\n Hedge against geopolitical risk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Protect purchasing power during inflation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Preserve wealth during currency devaluation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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