Are China & The USA Working Together To Carve Up The Globe? | Peter Alexander
March 17, 2026
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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: In-depth interview with Q&A on China's economy, geopolitics, and US relations.
- The Key Players:
- Host: Adam Taggart, founder of Thoughtful Money, probing with charts, audience questions, and Western perspectives.
- Guest: Peter Alexander, founder/CEO of ZBen Advisors, 30+ years in Shanghai; recommended by Luke Gromen for insider China expertise.
- The Vibe: Educational and balanced—insightful, optimistic on China's resilience, cautionary on US complacency; tense geopolitics but hopeful for competition.
🗝️ Key Themes & Topics
The discussion debunks extremes (China collapse vs. domination), focusing on transition, strengths, and rivalry. Main topics: economic shift, advantages/dynamism, US response, and financial/geopolitical strategies.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Peter Alexander**
- 2 (05:35) **China's Economic Assessment**
- 3 (12:50) **China's Key Advantages: Dynamism and Manufacturing**
- 4 (19:00) **Infrastructure and Energy Superiority**
- 5 (28:00) **Long-Term Planning and US Response**
- 6 (40:00) **Geopolitical Risks: Pre-WWI Parallels**
- 7 (48:49) **US-China Strategic Visions**
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Show Notes
Right now the world's attention is focused on Iran, which is under siege by the US and Israel.But many in America think the real threat to Amercia -- economically and geostrategically -- is a different country, perhaps one the war in Iran is designed to weaken = China.Many viewers of this channel have been asking for a deep dive on China -- its capabilities, its motivations and its likely future actions.Well today we're delivering on that. I have the good fortune to welcome to the program Peter Alexander, Founder & CEO of Z-Ben Advisors, a leading provider of market intelligence and strategic advice on every facet of China’s asset management industry.#china #geopolitics #monroedoctrine _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.
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