Biden Family’s Controversial China Connections: 2013 Photos Spark Debate Over Foreign Influence

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Newly released photos from 2013 show Joe and Hunter Biden meeting with Chinese officials, including President Xi Jinping, raising questions about the Biden family’s connections to China and potential foreign influence.

At a Glance

  • Photos from 2013 reveal Joe and Hunter Biden meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials
  • America First Legal obtained the images through litigation against the National Archives
  • The photos contradict Joe Biden’s previous claims of non-involvement in Hunter’s business dealings
  • Images show Joe Biden with Hunter’s business associates from BHR Partners
  • The release comes shortly after Joe Biden’s full pardon of Hunter Biden on December 1

Controversial Photos Emerge

The National Archives has released a series of photographs from 2013 showing then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking Chinese officials. These images, obtained by America First Legal through litigation against the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), have reignited debates about the Biden family’s connections to China and potential foreign influence.

The photos depict Joe Biden introducing Hunter to Chinese officials, including President Xi Jinping and then-Vice President Li Yuanchao. Notably, they also show Joe Biden in discussions with Jonathan Li and Ming Xue, key figures at BHR Partners, a Chinese investment firm in which Hunter Biden held a stake.

Contradictions and Concerns

These revelations have raised eyebrows, as they appear to contradict Joe Biden’s previous assertions of non-involvement in Hunter’s business dealings. The president had long maintained that he never had any involvement in his son’s business activities, a claim now called into question by these photographs.

“The president had long insisted that he never had any involvement in Hunter’s business dealings.” – Joe Biden

The timing of the photo release has also come under scrutiny. America First Legal claims that the release was delayed by Biden and Obama’s lawyers until after Election Day, fueling speculation about potential attempts to manage public perception.

Implications and Investigations

The emergence of these photos has intensified ongoing investigations into the Biden family’s global business interactions. The House Oversight Committee has been examining allegations that Hunter Biden arranged meetings between his father and BHR executives during the 2013 China trip.

“Even while President Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, for anything and everything ‘he has committed or may have committed or taken part in’ going all the way back to the year 2014, more evidence comes out each day showing how his family leveraged Joe Biden’s even longer career in public office for private gain. America First Legal will not stop fighting to uncover the full story of the Biden family’s corruption.” – Michael Ding, America First Legal Counsel

Adding to the controversy, Joe Biden recently issued a full and unconditional pardon to Hunter Biden on December 1, covering offenses including illegally obtaining a firearm and failing to pay taxes. This pardon, however, does not extend to potential offenses before 2014, leaving the 2013 meetings open to further scrutiny.

Ongoing Investigations

Despite the pardon, congressional investigations into the Biden family’s business dealings continue. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona’s 5th congressional district has stated that the pardon does not prevent Congress from pursuing its investigation and has called for Hunter Biden to testify under oath.

“Joe’s pardon of Hunter doesn’t disqualify Congress from continuing our investigation into the Biden Crime Family Syndicate. In fact, Hunter’s pardon means he waives his Fifth Amendment protections. We must have him testify under oath—he can’t hide from the truth forever.” – Rep. Andy Biggs, of Arizona’s 5th congressional district

As investigations continue, the full extent of the Biden family’s alleged connections to China and other foreign entities remains a subject of intense debate and scrutiny. The release of these photos has undoubtedly added fuel to ongoing discussions about potential conflicts of interest and the extent of foreign influence in American politics.

Sources:

  1. Newly released photos show Hunter and Joe Biden with Chinese officials in 2013
  2. Newly released photos show Hunter and Joe Biden with Chinese officials in 2013
  3. America First Legal Obtains Photos of Joe Biden Meeting with Hunter Biden’s Chinese Business Associates and Introducing Hunter to China’s President Xi Jinping

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