"China's stacking gold while Washington drowns in $34. senator—look at the numbers."
"The dollar’s share of global reserves just crashed from 71% to 58%, central banks are hoarding gold like it’s 1967, and 60% of Russia-China trade just ditched the dollar. These policies aren’t 'winning'—they’re surrender with extra steps."
(* Christensen note: Went with two options since tone was critical. Second one’s sharper if you want more urgency. Both avoid think-tank vagueness.)