Kenneth Glad
Alien speculation after the Pentagon released new UFO-related records has been dismissed. The debate distracts from more serious political and social problems.
Jiang Xueqin, the Chinese-Canadian academic known online as “China’s Nostradamus,” has rejected alien speculation following new U.S. UFO file releases, saying the issue diverts attention from deeper political and social problems.
According to The Daily Express, Jiang made the comments during a discussion with American YouTuber Nico Ken De Balinthazy, known as Sneako, after being asked whether aliens exist.
His answer was blunt
“Everyone knows it’s complete nonsense. It’s complete BS. There’s no aliens, there’s no alien technology. It’s a hallucination. You just distract people,” Jiang said.
The issue has drawn fresh attention because the Pentagon has been publishing UAP records linked to federal agencies.
According to AARO, the Pentagon office responsible for investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, it has found no evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity, or technology in its reviews of available cases.
Jiang’s public profile has grown because some followers and media outlets claim he anticipated Donald Trump’s return to power and a U.S.-Iran conflict. India.com describes those claims as a major reason for the recent attention around him.
Jiang is Yale-educated and teaches history and philosophy in Beijing. He bases his forecasts on historical patterns, geopolitical incentives, and concepts associated with Isaac Asimov’s fictional idea of psychohistory.
Predictions brought wider attention
Interest in Jiang expanded after a lecture from 2024 resurfaced online. In that presentation, as reported by India.com, he outlined three major forecasts:
- Donald Trump would return to power
- Tensions involving Iran would escalate into a larger confrontation
- The United States would ultimately struggle to achieve its objectives in such a conflict.
Supporters point to the first two developments as evidence that his analysis deserves attention.
However, the accuracy of his forecasts remains a matter of debate, and his reputation is largely based on assessments made by followers and media coverage rather than independent verification.
Jiang has argued that historical cycles often reveal recurring patterns of political exhaustion, social division, and strategic overreach.
Those themes have become central to his public commentary as geopolitical tensions continue to dominate international headlines.
New disclosures keep interest alive
The renewed debate comes as U.S. authorities continue releasing records connected to unidentified anomalous phenomena.
CBS News reported that the Pentagon’s second release included 64 files consisting of documents, audio recordings, and video material tied to reported UFO or UAP incidents. One account from a U.S. intelligence officer described an encounter in 2025 that left him “virtually speechless.”
The first release contained material from agencies including the FBI, Department of Defense, NASA, and the State Department. The collection included historical records, military observations, and other government documents linked to unexplained sightings.
AARO has stated that unresolved incidents should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of extraterrestrial activity. The agency says many cases remain under review because available data is incomplete or insufficient to reach a definitive conclusion.
For Jiang, the growing volume of disclosures does little to change his view. While public fascination with UFOs remains strong, he maintains that the greater challenges facing societies stem from political instability, conflict, and the way people respond to uncertainty.
Sources: AARO, CBS News, The Daily Express, India.com
