Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling Points to Awakening of America to Threat of Chinese Communist Party
The recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the ban on TikTok marks a turning point in America’s understanding of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) far-reaching influence on our freedoms. This decision is more than just a policy against a social media app—it is a wake-up call to the insidious ways in which the CCP seeks to manipulate, control, and intimidate not only its own people but also those of us here in the United States.
For years, many dismissed concerns over the CCP’s influence in America as paranoia. But now, as more Americans recognize the Party’s direct interference in our digital spaces, the conversation has shifted. People are finally seeing how the CCP attempts to dictate what we can and cannot watch, whether through the algorithms of a social media platform or through outright intimidation of those who dare to speak out.
Shen Yun Performing Arts, which celebrates China’s divinely inspired culture, has been one of the CCP’s prime targets. The harassment we face in attempting to perform across the U.S. is part of the Party’s larger effort to silence dissent and control narratives beyond China’s borders.
The CCP does not just seek to dominate discourse within its own country—it aims to extend its reach internationally, suppressing anything that contradicts its ideology. TikTok is just one facet of this broader campaign. It is a tool of influence that not only collects data on millions of Americans but also carefully curates content to align with the Party’s interests. Many have ignored the risks associated with the app, but the Supreme Court’s ruling represents a shift in national consciousness. Americans are beginning to push back.
However, the CCP’s efforts go far beyond social media. The Party’s transnational repression extends into areas many would not expect—our movie theaters, our college campuses, and our performance halls. Perhaps the biggest battle now is over Shen Yun, a classical Chinese dance company that has been a particular thorn in the CCP’s side. The Party has used diplomatic pressure, economic coercion, and even direct threats to prevent our performances from taking place. Venues across the country have received intimidation attempts, urging them to cancel our shows. Theater owners have been harassed, and our buses have even been vandalized. These tactics reveal just how far the CCP is willing to go to suppress voices it cannot control.
America’s pushback against TikTok is part of a much larger awakening. It is not just about an app but about a fundamental defense of freedom. The Communist Party’s transnational repression threatens the very principles that America stands for—free speech, artistic expression, and open discourse. When the CCP seeks to control our theaters, our entertainment, and our cultural celebrations, we must recognize it as an attack on our freedoms, not just theirs.
The fight against CCP influence in America does not end with TikTok. It must continue with an unwavering commitment to exposing and countering all forms of interference. Shen Yun represents a cultural and moral battleground where the CCP seeks to assert its will—but Americans must stand firm in defending the right to perform, to watch, and to speak freely. The Supreme Court ruling is a step in the right direction. The question now is: Will we continue to resist, or will we allow the CCP to dictate what we can and cannot see?
A spokesperson for the group joins us now to discuss the matter further. We welcome them to the show!
Relevant Article(s)
Supreme Court upholds looming TikTok ban | Fox News
Supreme Court says TikTok can be banned in the US, leaving its future in limbo | CNN Politics
Biden, Dems Suddenly Realize TikTok Ban Means TikTok Will Be Banned
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban in the U.S. | AP News
Q&A:
- How has the Supreme Court’s decision to ban TikTok influenced public awareness of the CCP’s broader influence in the U.S.?
- Can you elaborate on specific instances of intimidation or harassment Shen Yun has faced in the U.S. due to CCP interference?
- What do you see as the long-term implications of the CCP’s transnational repression on artistic and cultural expression worldwide?
- How do you think the Supreme Court ruling affects other industries, such as film and media, which may also face CCP influence?
- What measures would you like to see from the U.S. government to further protect cultural institutions like Shen Yun from foreign interference?
- Has there been any noticeable change in public or governmental support for Shen Yun following these revelations about CCP influence?
- How do you respond to those who argue that concerns over CCP influence in America are exaggerated or politically motivated?
- What role do you think artistic performances like Shen Yun play in countering CCP propaganda and educating audiences about China’s true cultural heritage?Where can we learn more about the beautiful art of Shen Yun, and how it motivates others?
- The official website can be found here. Tickets to shows are also available there for purchase.
ABOUT LEVI BROWDE…
Levi Browde serves as the Executive Director with the New York-based Falun Dafa Information Center – an organization dedicated to ending the human rights abuses against people who practice Falun Gong in China.
A career software entrepreneur, Levi’s life changed dramatically in 1999 when his best friend came to the office one morning and announced the Chinese Communist Party had taken away his mother in Beijing to be tortured and “brainwashed.” This marked the beginning of his volunteer work to defend human rights in China. Two years later, Levi himself was detained in a Chinese jail outside Beijing for secretly meeting with Western reporters and protesting on Tiananmen Square.
Over the past 20 years, Browde has been interviewed and quoted by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, CNN, the Associated Press, TIME Magazine, BBC, AFP, and other media outlets. He has spoken about Falun Gong and human rights in China at briefings on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, at the United Nations human rights sessions in Geneva, Switzerland.
Browde studied East Asian Studies at Wesleyan University and is an avid supporter of traditional Chinese culture. He founded several software start-ups, and lives in New York with his wife and two sons.
Samples of Levi on camera:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS3RS4vJguI
https://tv.faluninfo.net/unmasking-chinas-gestapo-610-office/
https://tv.faluninfo.net/levi-browde-exposes-the-new-york-times-distorted-coverage-of-human-rights/
ABOUT LEESHAI LEMISH…
Leeshai Lemish was born in the United States. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Chinese history from Pomona College, California, and his master’s in international relations from the London School of Economics. He has spent extended periods studying, working, and conducting research throughout East Asia, and has authored articles on Chinese current affairs published in both English and Chinese. He joined Shen Yun Performing Arts when the company was founded in 2006 and has since emceed around 1,500 performances with the company, appearing with Shen Yun at prestigious theaters such as Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center in the U.S., the London Coliseum, Tokyo Opera City, and many other venues around the world.
ABOUT JARED MADSEN…
Jared was one of the first students from Iowa to study in China where he fell in love with Chinese culture. For the past 18 years, Jared has served as MC for Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Samples of Jared on camera:
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