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Steve Mosher

Steve Mosher

Steven W. Mosher, president of the Population Research Institute and author of "Bully of Asia," an authority on China and population issues.

Sep 27, 2026

4:50
Having said that, then how do you handle making a longer-term deal?
4:56
Yeah, absolutely.
4:57
And, you know, I was really expecting a six month extension on the Busan agreement.
5:02
And then I looked at the actual behavior of China over the last half year.
5:08
And, yeah, the rare earth shipments are down by 20 percent.
5:11
They promised to buy 200 Boeings.
5:13
They're only going to buy 150.

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10:55
You believe them?
49:15
Having said that, then how do you handle making a longer-term deal?
49:21
Yeah, absolutely.
49:22
And, you know, I was really expecting a six month extension on the Busan agreement.
49:27
And then I looked at the actual behavior of China over the last half year.
49:32
And, yeah, the rare earth shipments are down by 20 percent.
49:36
They promised to buy 200 Boeings.
49:38
They're only going to buy 150.
54:34
believe them?
7:21
What do you expect to achieve the best scenario for us at this summit?
7:28
Well, first of all, let me say, Brian, that was a brilliant introduction, and I think you covered all the major points.
7:33
I think we'll see a lot of pomp and ceremony as Trump flatters Xi's ego by treating him as the most important visiting dignitary in the world.
7:43
This will be effective because...
7:44
Last week, Xi was basically sidelined at the BRICS summit in India.
7:48
He skipped the banquet, went home a day early.
7:50
He was said to be tired.
11:59
Steve, your thoughts on the American debate and how it fits with China's debate?

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