Ken Ivory, a public figure with experience in international relations, shared a series of posts on February 2, 2026, addressing concerns about China’s long-term strategies, the importance of critical minerals to U.S. security and economic stability, and challenges facing the U.S. Treasury market.
In his first post at 15:57 UTC, Ivory reflected on past experiences working in Japan and referenced Chinese strategic planning: “This could get dicey…! I read about China’s plans to do this in their ‘100-Year Plan’ when working for the International Relations Department of the Mayor’s Office in the City of Osaka, Japan more than 30 years ago.”
Later that day at 16:09 UTC, he highlighted the significance of mineral resources for national interests: “Rare and Critical Minerals are ‘Critical’ to the stability of the U.S. economy as well as to national security!” The role of rare earth elements and other critical minerals has become increasingly important as they are essential components in various high-tech applications and defense systems.
At 16:20 UTC, Ivory commented on monetary policy and foreign investment trends related to U.S. government debt: “The only way out is for the U.S. to print (inflate the money supply) to buy the flood of U.S. Treasuries that foreign central banks no longer want because they see the dollar devaluation already in progress… ‘Stay Thirsty My Friends …’ (for real, physical assets like” This statement points to ongoing concerns about inflationary pressures and reduced demand from foreign central banks for U.S. Treasury securities—a situation that has drawn attention from policymakers and economists due to its potential impact on financial markets and currency value.
China’s long-term planning efforts have been documented by various analysts who note its focus on strategic sectors such as technology and resource acquisition over multi-decade horizons. The United States has recently increased efforts to secure domestic sources of critical minerals amid growing competition with China for control over global supply chains.
Ivory’s comments reflect broader debates within policy circles regarding economic resilience, resource security, and shifts in global financial dynamics.
