A significant book deal with Canadian-Chinese internet personality Jiang Xueqin has been shelved following the surfacing of reports concerning his alleged belief in conspiracy theories.

Deal Initially Pursued by Crown Publishing

Crown Publishing initially expressed interest in a book by Jiang Xueqin, who has gained a substantial following online. A source familiar with the situation stated the publisher inked a deal, but it was quickly reconsidered after new information came to light.

Author's Background and Online Presence

Jiang Xueqin, a Yale-educated individual with 1.95 million followers on YouTube, has been referred to as “China’s Nostradamus” due to some accurate predictions he has made. These predictions included forecasts related to former President Trump’s election and potential conflicts involving Iran.

Reports Detail Alleged Conspiracy Theories

The book deal’s collapse followed reports labeling Jiang Xueqin a “conspiracy theorist” and detailing allegedly expressed ideologies on the “Breaking Points” podcast. These reports prompted a swift reassessment of the publishing agreement.

Agency Withdrew Proposal

However, a source clarified that the book never progressed beyond the proposal stage. The source stated that Jiang’s former agency withdrew the project from consideration before Crown Publishing finalized a contract. “Crown never had a project under contract,” the source explained. “A proposal was submitted to US and UK publishers…while discussions were underway, the agency withdrew the project from consideration.”