A collection of photographs reveals an intricate web of connections between the Bidens and high-ranking Chinese officials during the Obama administration.
According to Just the News, the National Archives has released photographs showing Hunter and Joe Biden meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior Chinese officials in 2013, contradicting the president's previous claims of non-involvement in his son's business dealings.
The images obtained through the conservative legal foundation America First Legal showcase multiple encounters between the Bidens and Chinese leadership.
These meetings include a notable interaction with then-Vice President Li Yuanchao and documented gatherings with Hunter's business associates from BHR Partners, Jonathan Li, and Ming Xue.
The timing of these photographs' release has sparked renewed interest in President Biden's December 1 pardon of his son Hunter. The unconditional pardon extends beyond Hunter's recent convictions for illegal firearm possession and tax evasion.
The pardon's extensive reach covers potential offenses spanning from January 1, 2014, through December 1, 2024. This broad timeline has drawn scrutiny from legal experts and political observers, particularly given the newly surfaced evidence of the Bidens' Chinese connections.
America First Legal Counsel Michael Ding expressed strong concerns about the implications of these revelations, stating:
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.
Representative Andy Biggs of Arizona's 5th congressional district has taken a firm stance on the ongoing investigation. He emphasized that the presidential pardon would not impede Congress's ability to pursue its inquiry into the Biden family's activities.
The congressman highlighted an important legal consequence of the pardon, suggesting it could actually facilitate the investigation. According to Biggs:
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.
The controversy has prompted multiple media outlets to seek comments from various stakeholders. Newsweek reported reaching out to the White House, the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the Trump transition team for their perspectives on these developments.
The release of these National Archives photographs has intensified scrutiny of President Biden's relationship with his son's business ventures in China. The 2013 meetings documented in these images occurred during Joe Biden's vice presidency under the Obama administration, at a time when Hunter Biden was establishing business connections in China.
The presidential pardon granted to Hunter Biden covers not only his convicted offenses but extends to potential undiscovered activities spanning a decade. This broad coverage has raised questions about the extent of Hunter Biden's business dealings and his father's potential involvement.
The ongoing congressional investigation, bolstered by Representative Biggs's assertion about Hunter Biden's waived Fifth Amendment protections, suggests this story will continue to develop. The investigation aims to uncover the full scope of the Biden family's international business connections and their implications for American politics and governance.
