The 36 Stratagems are a framework of trickery recognized in Asia for centuries. These stratagems are common in business, romance, and politics. This primer uses the stratagems to see how the China Communist Party conflicts with the USA, the Chinese people, and the world. This work focuses on asymmetrical warfare, including Lawfare, Psychological Operations, and Information Operations. This conflict driven by Communist leaders in Beijing cannot survive without collaborators and easy money. If you study military history or want to see a new perspective on the current conflict between the USA and the Communists in China, this is for you.