Newly released photos from 2013 show Joe and Hunter Biden meeting with Chinese officials, reigniting debate over the Biden family’s connections to China.
At a Glance
- National Archives released photos of Joe and Hunter Biden meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013
- Images show Joe Biden with Hunter’s business associates from BHR Partners
- America First Legal obtained the photos through litigation against the National Archives
- The release comes after Joe Biden’s recent pardon of Hunter Biden
- Critics argue the photos suggest potential Chinese influence over the Biden family
Biden Family’s Chinese Connections Unveiled
The National Archives has released a series of photographs from 2013 depicting 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 the conservative legal group America First Legal through litigation, have sparked renewed interest in the Biden family’s ties to China.
The photographs show Joe Biden introducing Hunter to Chinese officials, including President Xi Jinping and then-Vice President Li Yuanchao. Notably, Joe Biden is also pictured with Jonathan Li and Ming Xue, associates of BHR Partners, a company linked to Hunter Biden’s business ventures in China.
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Controversy Surrounding Biden’s Past Statements
The release of these photographs has reignited controversy surrounding President Biden’s previous statements about his involvement in his son’s business dealings. Biden has consistently maintained that he had no involvement in Hunter’s business affairs.
“The president had long insisted that he never had any involvement in Hunter’s business dealings,” Joe Biden said.
However, critics argue that these images contradict those claims and suggest a closer connection between Joe Biden’s political position and Hunter’s business interests in China.
Timing and Political Implications
The timing of the photo release has raised eyebrows, coming shortly after President Biden’s full and unconditional pardon of Hunter Biden on December 1. This pardon covers offenses including illegally obtaining a firearm and failing to pay taxes, as well as any other offenses from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024.
“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 said.
The release of these photos has fueled ongoing investigations and debates about the Biden family’s international connections. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona’s 5th congressional district has stated that the pardon does not prevent Congress from continuing its investigation into the Biden family.
Calls for Further Investigation
Critics are calling for a deeper examination of the Biden family’s business dealings with China. The House Oversight Committee has previously found that Hunter Biden arranged meetings between his father and BHR executives during the 2013 China trip, as evidenced by these newly released photographs.
“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 said.
As the debate continues, many are calling for full transparency regarding the extent of the Biden family’s connections to China and any potential implications for national security or foreign policy.
Don’t forget that the Biden admin wanted you to believe these meetings did not take place.
