In this explosive episode of the China Desk Podcast, former U.S. intelligence official and quantum security expert Denis Mandich joins Steve Yates to unpack the national security nightmare unfolding in plain sight. Mandich explains how China’s massive IP theft, covert operations in American universities, and advances in quantum computing could undermine U.S. power within years. From the race for post-quantum encryption to the risk of total digital collapse, this conversation is a wake-up call for policymakers, tech leaders, and everyday citizens. If we don’t act now, Mandich warns, your children might be working for Huawei.

Topics Covered:

- China's IP theft and the largest transfer of wealth in history

- The threat of quantum computing to national security

- Retroactive decryption and the “harvest now, decrypt later” tactic

- China's infiltration of U.S. STEM education and labs

- Why the U.S. must double down on counterintelligence and quantum innovation

- Mandich’s call for a Cold War-style response Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW