How the Chinese Diaspora Became a Battlefield

The Chinese diaspora should have been included in strategic equation. The CCP has long used cultural ties, economic incentives, and quiet pressure to shape Chinese communities overseas — a strategy often described as “unrestricted warfare.” From harassment of dissidents to influence inside Chinese America, Beijing’s reach extends far beyond its borders. The contrast between Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu highlights a deeper divide within the community. Why is the diaspora so divided — and what happens if that balance shifts? What Really Happened Behind Zhongnanhai’s Closed Doors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rUYP2xLxhU Why a Ming Emperor’s Death Haunts China Today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6GQOFCHje4 Lei's Gift Guide: https://shop.leisrealtalk.com/gift-guide/ Get your Shen Yun tickets with promo code LRT2026 to save on service fees. Official ticket link 👉 https://www.shenyun.com/tickets Lei's Looking Glass channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeisLookingGlass Lei's Real Talk channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeisRealTalk Donation: https://donorbox.org/support-lei-s-real-talk-support-lei Support Lei’s work via her online shop: https://shop.leisrealtalk.com/ Sign up for my emails: https://leisrealtalk.com/ Ideas/Suggestions: [email protected] ****************** We discuss world economy, history, and politics. Our main focus is U.S.-China relations. We make short videos and tell you the hidden stories. ****************** References: ****************** 🔔 Subscribe for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeisRealTalk​​​ ****************** 🔵 Make sure to share this video with your friends! Follow us on our Website: https://leisrealtalk.com/​​​​​​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeisRealTalk​​​​​​​​ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leisrealtalk​​​ ****************** #leisrealtalk #alysaliu #eileengu #china