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China Is Winning the Global Power Shift — America Is Running Out of Options | Silk and Steel
04/09/2026 | 1h 2 mins.In this conversation, Carl Zha joins Dr. David Oualaalou to examine China’s economic, military, and diplomatic influence, and what it means for the future of U.S. power.
The discussion begins with China’s successful military exports, particularly the J-10C fighter jet. After Pakistan’s use of Chinese aircraft in its conflict with India, countries that surround India now look toward Chinese weapons systems as a cost-effective alternative to Western platforms.
Carl argues that China’s advantage goes beyond individual weapons. Its enormous industrial base, technological development, electronics expertise and pool of STEM graduates create a foundation for growth in civilian and military technology.
The conversation turns to strategic consequences for Southeast Asia, South Korea and Japan: As Washington attempts to place more of the burden of military containment on its allies, countries in the region are forced to reconsider their relationships with China and the United States.
The discussion examines the increased importance of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, particularly on their potential role to create an alternative financial and economic architecture outside of U.S. dollar dominance.
Carl explains why he believes de-dollarization is accelerated by Washington's use of financial sanctions, and why countries see dependence on the dollar as both an advantage and a vulnerability.
Then there is the Belt and Road Initiative and China's expanding transportation and energy infrastructure across Central Asia. New rail links through Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan could dramatically shorten routes between China, Central Asia and Iran while it provides alternatives to vulnerable maritime chokepoints.
The conversation explores China's energy security, which includes pipelines from Russia and Central Asia, renewable energy, nuclear power and the strategic importance to reduce dependence on maritime oil routes.
India receives particular scrutiny. Carl and David debate India's attempt to maintain relationships with both Washington and the BRICS countries. They argue that India's strategic balancing act becomes more difficult as its economic and energy interests pull it toward China and the wider Global South.
The discussion then moves to the Gulf states—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE and Bahrain, and their growing economic connections with Asia.
Finally, Carl discusses Xi Jinping's diplomatic engagements, such as his planned visit to Egypt, and explains why he believes China's strategy is not necessarily to destroy the American-led system, but rather to manage a gradual transition toward a multipolar world with an effort to prevent a chaotic collapse of the current financial order.
Is the era of uncontested American dominance to come to an end?
Does China build the infrastructure, alliances, and financial systems that will define what comes next?
Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself.
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Klatzow draws on forensic evidence. He examines the acoustics of the scene and criticises how cross-examination and media hype shaped public perception. He closes with hard lessons about gun ownership and how badly the justice system handled a tragedy it should have got right.
Contact David at davidklatzow48@gmail.com - Mike Robinson and Basil Valentine present today's UK Column News.
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