China Uses Smoke, Mirrors and Misdirection to Influence Americans, Says FBI Director Wray

The transcript discusses China's influence on American academics, journalists, media, and sports, urging them to self-censor to maintain access to China. It highlights the Chinese Communist Party's pressure on American entities to suppress criticism of China's actions in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The pandemic has not halted these efforts, with Chinese diplomats pushing for support of China's COVID-19 response. These pressures create a policymaking environment where Americans are constrained by China's influence, while China continues to violate international norms and laws.

How does China attempt to influence American media and sports organizations?

• By offering financial incentives

• By providing exclusive interviews

• By inviting them to cultural events

• By pressuring them to suppress criticism

What has been the role of Chinese diplomats during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• They have been focusing on domestic issues

• They have been urging support for China's COVID-19 response

• They have been promoting travel to China

• They have been silent on international matters

At which levels have Chinese diplomats been active in urging support for China's COVID-19 response?

• Only at the federal level

• Only at the state level

• At both federal and state levels

• Only at the local level

What is the overall impact of the pressures exerted by China on American policymaking?

• It has no significant impact

• It leads to increased collaboration with China

• It strengthens American independence

• It creates a policymaking environment influenced by China

How has the Chinese Communist Party been described in terms of international norms?

• As a violator of well-settled norms and the rule of law

• As a follower of international norms

• As a neutral entity in global politics

• As a promoter of global peace