Newly released photos from 2013 show Joe and Hunter Biden meeting with Chinese officials, contradicting the President’s claims of non-involvement in his son’s business dealings.
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
- The release comes after Biden’s full pardon of Hunter for various offenses
- Photos contradict Joe Biden’s claims of non-involvement in Hunter’s business dealings
- 182 of 313 photographs processed by NARA are being withheld by the Biden-Harris Administration
Controversial Photos Emerge from 2013 China Trip
The National Archives has released 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 ignited a firestorm of controversy surrounding the Biden family’s ties to China.
The photographs depict Joe Biden introducing Hunter to Chinese officials, including President Xi Jinping and then-Vice President Li Yuanchao. Additionally, Joe Biden appears to have met with Ming Xue, the Director and Managing Partner of BHR Partners, a Chinese investment firm in which Hunter Biden held a stake.
PHOTO PROOF: Then-VP Joe Biden Met Hunter Biden’s Chinese Partners in 2013https://t.co/8IyTDyMJUE
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Contradictions and Concerns
These revelations directly contradict President Biden’s previous assertions that he was not involved in his son’s business dealings. The emergence of these photos has raised serious questions about the extent of the Biden family’s connections to China and potential conflicts of interest.
“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
The timing of these photos’ release is particularly noteworthy, 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.
Ongoing Investigations and Political Fallout
The House Oversight Committee has been investigating the Biden family’s business dealings, and these photos appear to support their findings that Hunter Biden arranged meetings between his father and BHR executives during the 2013 China trip. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona’s 5th congressional district has stated that the pardon does not prevent Congress from continuing its investigation.
“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
Critics argue that the Biden family has leveraged Joe Biden’s public office career for private gain. The release of these photographs was reportedly delayed by Biden and Obama’s lawyers until after Election Day, fueling suspicions of attempts to suppress potentially damaging information.
🚨 BOMBSHELL Photos Expose Biden Family’s Long Denied China Connections
These newly uncovered images, obtained through litigation with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), paint a startling picture of then-Vice President Biden’s close ties to Hunter Biden’s… pic.twitter.com/gk4myrJIeB
— Chase Geiser (@realchasegeiser) December 23, 2024
Unanswered Questions and Calls for Transparency
While these photos provide new insights into the Biden family’s interactions with Chinese officials and business associates, many questions remain unanswered. The Biden-Harris Administration is currently withholding 182 of the 313 photographs processed by NARA, leading to calls for greater transparency from various quarters.
As investigations continue and more information comes to light, the American public will be watching closely to see how these revelations impact the ongoing debate about international influence on the Biden family and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.
Sources:
- Newly released photos show Hunter and Joe Biden with Chinese officials in 2013
- 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
- Newly released photos show Hunter and Joe Biden with Chinese officials in 2013
