A.F. Branco Cartoon – The U.S. has implemented restrictions to limit funding and support for China’s military-industrial base, but some argue that U.S. investments in Chinese companies still contribute to its military capabilities.
China Using U.S. Investor and Consumer Funds for Its Military
By Antonio Graceffo – The Gateway Pundit – 11/26/2025
The People’s Republic of China is modernizing its military for a potential conflict with the United States, with Xi Jinping aiming for readiness by 2027—though a slowing economy may delay this goal.
Despite these tensions, China continues to benefit from U.S. capital markets, with significant funding for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) coming from American investors and consumers, effectively putting U.S. money to work against its own interests.
Since 2012, U.S.-China financial ties expanded significantly but have contracted since 2020 due to China’s economic slowdown, increased capital controls, and heightened U.S. government scrutiny of investments in China. READ MORE
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