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DAY 79 ON JAMES WOOLSEY ISLAND
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THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE CHINESE BILLIONAIRE 🇨🇳💰🧧🛢️
@CarrollQuigley1 @Avery1776 @ECEverett1 @BabeReflex_8
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THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE CHINESE BILLIONAIRE 🇨🇳💰🧧🛢️
@CarrollQuigley1 @Avery1776 @ECEverett1 @BabeReflex_8
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A mostly overlooked article in the New York Times appeared in December of last year. I would recommend everyone read it.
I will highlight several parts in this thread and add some background.
nytimes.com/2018/12/12/bus…
A mostly overlooked article in the New York Times appeared in December of last year. I would recommend everyone read it.
I will highlight several parts in this thread and add some background.
nytimes.com/2018/12/12/bus…
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Ye Jianming is a mystery, even within his native China.
The Chinese news service Caixin investigated his background and could not even confirm his real name.
southseaconversations.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/cai…
Ye Jianming is a mystery, even within his native China.
The Chinese news service Caixin investigated his background and could not even confirm his real name.
southseaconversations.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/cai…
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There are rumors he’s a descendant of a prominent military clan.
As a young man in his 20’s, Ye bought a factory that supplied pistons for the People’s Liberation Army.
There are rumors he’s a descendant of a prominent military clan.
As a young man in his 20’s, Ye bought a factory that supplied pistons for the People’s Liberation Army.
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In 2006, he acquired seized assets from a smuggling kingpin and renamed his business CEFC China Energy.
CEFC began trading in oil futures and acquiring the rights to overseas oil fields. Ye particularly focused on countries in war-torn areas: Chad, Sudan and Iraq.
In 2006, he acquired seized assets from a smuggling kingpin and renamed his business CEFC China Energy.
CEFC began trading in oil futures and acquiring the rights to overseas oil fields. Ye particularly focused on countries in war-torn areas: Chad, Sudan and Iraq.
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According to the NYT article, Ye had high-level Chinese military and intelligence connections. He hired several former military officers to work for CEFC.
According to the NYT article, Ye had high-level Chinese military and intelligence connections. He hired several former military officers to work for CEFC.
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“CEFC also organized forums in Hong Kong and Washington that brought together retired American and Chinese military officers, among other events. All the while it continued to network.”
“CEFC also organized forums in Hong Kong and Washington that brought together retired American and Chinese military officers, among other events. All the while it continued to network.”
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At 40 years old, Ye was extraordinarily wealthy. CEFC was ranked 222nd in the Fortune 500 in 2017.
At 40 years old, Ye was extraordinarily wealthy. CEFC was ranked 222nd in the Fortune 500 in 2017.
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Ye became a player overseas. There are numerous photos of him shaking hands with prominent political leaders around the globe.
Filename:Ye1, Ye2,YeA8,Ye4
Ye became a player overseas. There are numerous photos of him shaking hands with prominent political leaders around the globe.
Filename:Ye1, Ye2,YeA8,Ye4
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In 2015, Ye was named a civilian adviser to the President of the Czech Republic.
english.cri.cn/12394/2015/10/…
In 2015, Ye was named a civilian adviser to the President of the Czech Republic.
english.cri.cn/12394/2015/10/…
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Ye spent money in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
In 2016, he met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey.
en.cefc.co/detail/news/697
Ye spent money in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
In 2016, he met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey.
en.cefc.co/detail/news/697
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In 2017, Ye bought a $9 billion stake in the Russian oil giant Rosneft
reuters.com/article/us-cef…
In 2017, Ye bought a $9 billion stake in the Russian oil giant Rosneft
reuters.com/article/us-cef…
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Ye purchased his share from Glencore. You may recall The Resistance making a big deal about Glencore’s purchase.
Ye purchased his share from Glencore. You may recall The Resistance making a big deal about Glencore’s purchase.
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Ye met Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin, of Steele dossier fame, several times.
en.cefc.co/detail/news/75…
Ye met Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin, of Steele dossier fame, several times.
en.cefc.co/detail/news/75…
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Why Glencore and Qatar flipped their share of the company so quickly is not clear.
The speculation is that they underestimated the length and severity of US sanctions.
Why Glencore and Qatar flipped their share of the company so quickly is not clear.
The speculation is that they underestimated the length and severity of US sanctions.
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In the same year, Ye was conferred the title of “Yakir (Beloved) of the Jewish People” after a $1 million donation to Keren Hayesod - United Israel Appeal.
Ye and Israeli defense minister Avigdor Lieberman
chinamoneynetwork.com/2017/05/04/cef…
In the same year, Ye was conferred the title of “Yakir (Beloved) of the Jewish People” after a $1 million donation to Keren Hayesod - United Israel Appeal.
Ye and Israeli defense minister Avigdor Lieberman
chinamoneynetwork.com/2017/05/04/cef…
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“From 2014 onwards, all kinds of titles and honours followed Ye Jianming like a second shadow wherever he went. Co-President of the Club of Rome, Honorary Chairman of the US Energy Security Council, Special Honorary Adviser of the President of the UN General Assembly...”
“From 2014 onwards, all kinds of titles and honours followed Ye Jianming like a second shadow wherever he went. Co-President of the Club of Rome, Honorary Chairman of the US Energy Security Council, Special Honorary Adviser of the President of the UN General Assembly...”
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US Energy Security Council sounds familiar.
Let’s see who’s on that board?
usesc.org/energy_securit…
US Energy Security Council sounds familiar.
Let’s see who’s on that board?
usesc.org/energy_securit…
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According to the NYT, CEFC donated “at least” $350,000 to the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security.
The IAGS was co-founded by James Woolsey and Robert McFarlane.
According to the NYT, CEFC donated “at least” $350,000 to the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security.
The IAGS was co-founded by James Woolsey and Robert McFarlane.
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McFarlane denied to The Times that he had any relationship with Ye.
However, the paper reported that Woolsey dined with Ye. Woolsey would not comment.
McFarlane denied to The Times that he had any relationship with Ye.
However, the paper reported that Woolsey dined with Ye. Woolsey would not comment.
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Woolsey is on the advisory board of Genie Energy with some very important people.
Woolsey is on the advisory board of Genie Energy with some very important people.
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In 2013, Genie Energy was granted exclusive oil and gas exploration rights for a 153-square mile radius in the southern part of the Golan Heights.
businessinsider.com/israel-grants-…
In 2013, Genie Energy was granted exclusive oil and gas exploration rights for a 153-square mile radius in the southern part of the Golan Heights.
businessinsider.com/israel-grants-…
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The Golan Heights borders Israel and Syria.
The Golan Heights borders Israel and Syria.
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Bobby Ray Inman, a retired admiral and national security adviser to Jimmy Carter, said that CEFC officials called him and asked if their company bought oil fields in Syria could he help persuade the US military not to bomb them.
Bobby Ray Inman, a retired admiral and national security adviser to Jimmy Carter, said that CEFC officials called him and asked if their company bought oil fields in Syria could he help persuade the US military not to bomb them.
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This raises the obvious question -- did Ye donate to Woolsey’s think tank in hopes of buying influence over US policy in Syria?
Of course, Woolsey can always claim the meeting was about their shared interest in energy conservation. He’s a master at working the system.
This raises the obvious question -- did Ye donate to Woolsey’s think tank in hopes of buying influence over US policy in Syria?
Of course, Woolsey can always claim the meeting was about their shared interest in energy conservation. He’s a master at working the system.
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Was Ye right to believe it’s possible to buy influence over American military decisions?
I suspect Ye was hustled. But this kind of hustle only works with the US has a military presence in Syria.
Was Ye right to believe it’s possible to buy influence over American military decisions?
I suspect Ye was hustled. But this kind of hustle only works with the US has a military presence in Syria.
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Is it any wonder the military/industrial complex was so opposed to the President’s decision to withdraw US troops from the region?
Is it any wonder the military/industrial complex was so opposed to the President’s decision to withdraw US troops from the region?
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In May 2017, Ye met with Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, in Miami.
Ye offered to invest in “American infrastructure and energy deals” with Biden’s firm Rosemont Seneca Partners.
In May 2017, Ye met with Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, in Miami.
Ye offered to invest in “American infrastructure and energy deals” with Biden’s firm Rosemont Seneca Partners.
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Ye spent $83 million on Manhattan properties in 2017, with plans to buy $80 million townhouse in 2018.
celebritynetworth.com/articles/enter…
Ye spent $83 million on Manhattan properties in 2017, with plans to buy $80 million townhouse in 2018.
celebritynetworth.com/articles/enter…
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On Nov 20, 2017, The US DOJ announced that Patrick Ho, Secretary-General of CEFC’s China Energy Fund Committee, had been arrested in New York.
On Nov 20, 2017, The US DOJ announced that Patrick Ho, Secretary-General of CEFC’s China Energy Fund Committee, had been arrested in New York.
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The charge was bribing the President and Foreign Minister of Uganda. In addition, he was charged with bribing government officials of Chad.
The charge was bribing the President and Foreign Minister of Uganda. In addition, he was charged with bribing government officials of Chad.
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After Patrick Ho was arrested, his first call was to James Biden, the brother of the former Vice President.
James Biden believes Ho was attempting to reach his nephew, Hunter Biden.
After Patrick Ho was arrested, his first call was to James Biden, the brother of the former Vice President.
James Biden believes Ho was attempting to reach his nephew, Hunter Biden.
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It turns out that Ye’s empire was built on a mountain of debt. Ye’s company, CEFC, received billion of dollars in loans from Chinese state banks
It turns out that Ye’s empire was built on a mountain of debt. Ye’s company, CEFC, received billion of dollars in loans from Chinese state banks
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“He does a two-card trick, taking Chinese resources to go and pry open the outside world, then taking his stories of the outside world to have a say domestically. Back home they don’t understand this, so it seems mysterious.”
southseaconversations.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/cai…
“He does a two-card trick, taking Chinese resources to go and pry open the outside world, then taking his stories of the outside world to have a say domestically. Back home they don’t understand this, so it seems mysterious.”
southseaconversations.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/cai…
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Ye is reportedly under investigation in China. His whereabouts are unknown.
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Ye is reportedly under investigation in China. His whereabouts are unknown.
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