Xinanigans
Strategic Signals from Inside Beijing
What Is Xinanigans?
Xinanigans is our public intelligence brief decoding the internal dynamics of China’s ruling elite before their moves shape global risk.
We analyze Beijing’s leadership psychology, propaganda strategy, and systemic vulnerabilities to reveal what conventional analysis misses.
It’s more than a newsletter. It’s where our methodology goes public.
Why It Matters
Most China coverage reacts to headlines.
We track the signals behind them.
From red-line shifts to psychological fault lines, Xinanigans helps national security professionals, private-sector leaders, and strategic advisors stay ahead of what’s coming before it hits the boardroom or the battlefield.
Who It’s For
CEOs, board members, and geopolitical risk leaders
National security professionals and defense strategists
Anyone responsible for anticipating how China’s moves affect the global operating environment
Recent Dispatches
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How China Weaponizes Fentanyl as Asymmetric Warfare
China's fentanyl strategy isn't crime - it's asymmetric warfare. The assassin's mace has already struck. Here's how in Part 1 of The Beijing–Sinaloa Nexus.
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China This Week: Strategic Moves and Messaging
Every Friday, Xinanigans analyzes China’s most consequential moves across geopolitics, military, economy, and propaganda, revealing Beijing’s evolving strategy and its impact on US national security.
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The Paper Dragon: Xi's Five Fatal Flaws
Xi’s China looks strong but inside, it's brittle. Five hidden fragilities explain the gap between projection and power.
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