In this episode of Domino Theory, hosts Christian Whiton and Mark Simon delve into the ongoing trial of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy figure in Hong Kong, who has been imprisoned under China's national security law. They discuss the implications of Lai's conviction, the potential for his release, and the broader context of China's tightening grip on Hong Kong. Mark shares insights from his long-standing experience in the region, emphasizing the absurdity of the charges against Lai and the potential consequences for China if they do not handle the situation delicately. The conversation also touches on the geopolitical landscape, including the role of the U.S. and other nations in addressing human rights issues in Hong Kong and the implications for international relations with China.As the discussion progresses, the hosts shift focus to the recent actions of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his dealings with China, critiquing his approach and the potential fallout for Canada.

They explore the changing dynamics in Canada, the impact of immigration, and the future of Canadian foreign policy in relation to the U.S. and China. The episode concludes with reflections on the current political climate in the U.S. and the implications for the upcoming elections, particularly regarding Trump's influence and the potential for shifts in party dynamics.

Why does Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wax poetic about China? Why does Sundar “H-1B” Pichai, the CEO of illegal monopolist Google, let his employees focus on censoring conservatives instead of real business? Trump stands up to Xi Jinping by raising Jimmy Lai. Will the November debut of Polymarket US be another win for average investors vs. Wall Street poohbahs? Mark Simon and Christian Whiton discuss on this live edition of Domino Theory.

Chapters00:00 The China Dilemma in Tech03:08 Trump's Approach to Human Rights05:50 The Semiconductor Question09:03 Trump's Tactics11:57 Google's Woke Culture and Its Consequences31:26 The Future of Google and AI36:12 The Rise of Predictive Markets47:57 Political Predictions and the Role of Gambling

In this live episode of Domino Theory, Christian Whiton and Mark Simon discuss Trump's coming trip to Asia, how the tech bros misled Trump, Japan's new government, Indians and the H-1B scam, and whether to bring back the melting pot.Chapters00:00 Sanctions and Market Reactions02:54 Trump's Asia Trip and Diplomatic Dynamics05:52 Trade Talks and Rare Earths08:47 Japan's New Leadership and Economic Policies12:02 India's Modi and ASEAN Absence14:35 H-1B Visa Controversies and Immigration Issues17:48 Cultural Integration and American Identity20:41 Political Landscape and Upcoming Elections