Professor Jiang Xueqin, known for his YouTube channel “Predictive History,” expressed his worries about a “zombie apocalypse” in Los Angeles after witnessing the extent of homelessness during an appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored.”
Jiang has spent two decades criticizing China, characterizing it as “the most corrupt, the most unequal, and the most materialistic society on earth.” However, his recent experiences in Los Angeles have led him to reconsider that view and feel a desire to return to China to apologize.
“After spending three days in LA, I feel I need to go back to China and apologize to the Chinese people,” Jiang noted, describing his time in the city as if he had stepped into a Hollywood thriller set in a dystopian future.
Originally from China and currently a Canadian educator, Jiang is also a geopolitical analyst and internet commentator who has gained attention for his insights on political dynamics, including Donald Trump’s potential return to power and evolving U.S.-Iran relations.
During his visit, Jiang experienced a lavish dinner party in Pacific Palisades, where he was taken aback by the grand mansions and the presence of private security. He remarked, “The houses there are like fortresses,” recalling how he was surrounded by $20 million homes.
Despite the proximity of famous neighbors like Steven Spielberg and Adam Sandler, he noted a significant social isolation among residents. “None of these people know each other,” he observed. “They’re all in their own self-contained universe.”
A dinner companion, journalist Max Blumenthal, encouraged Jiang to visit Skid Row. Upon arrival in the evening, Jiang described the scene as resembling a “zombie apocalypse,” where he encountered numerous homeless individuals, some of whom appeared to be using drugs.
“It’s utterly insane that such extreme poverty exists in the richest country in human history,” Jiang lamented.
He pointed out that Americans seem overly preoccupied with international conflicts, while domestic issues like inequality and corruption remain unaddressed. “I’m a lot more concerned about domestic tensions and corruption than I am about nuclear or biological threats,” he stated.
Jiang noted a stark contrast during his stay at a luxury hotel in Santa Monica, remarking on the disconnect between the glamorous lifestyle enjoyed by some and the reality faced by others on the streets. “I literally surrounded by glamorous people, and then I step outside and see only the homeless,” he said.
One particularly distressing moment for Jiang involved a homeless man who was shouting and swearing outside his hotel room all night. Yet, the hotel chose to provide earplugs for the guests.
“This is the world we live in, and society is clearly suffering from a collapse,” Jiang stated. “Instead of confronting these problems, we just put on headphones and hide away in our fortresses.”
He attributed some of these societal issues to “the extreme individualism of the Western world,” contrasting it with the communal values he sees in China. “In the United States, everyone has to fend for themselves,” he explained. “You could be fine one minute, but then a health crisis hits and suddenly you’re bankrupt and homeless.”
“It’s tragic to think that millions are being left behind in what should be the world’s wealthiest society,” he added.
