For years, President Joe Biden has firmly stated that he never discussed business with his son Hunter or met with his foreign business partners. “I have never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings,” Biden declared during his campaign for the presidency. However, this denial now faces significant scrutiny.
Recently released photographs obtained by America First Legal (AFL) through litigation against the National Archives suggest otherwise. These images appear to show then-Vice President Biden meeting with Hunter’s Chinese business associates and even introducing him to Chinese President Xi Jinping during an official visit to Beijing in 2013. This revelation challenges Biden’s previous statements and raises questions about the extent of his involvement in these matters.
“These photos shed light on the connections between then-Vice President Biden, Hunter and his Chinese business associates, and Chinese government officials, including President Xi Jinping,” AFL stated. Notably, these images were initially set for release by the National Archives on October 23, 2024—just days before a presidential election—but their release was delayed due to interventions by lawyers representing both Biden and former President Barack Obama.
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Joe" "I've never discussed my son's business dealings"
"Pics show then-Vice President Biden introducing his son to Chinese President Xi Jinping & Vice President Li Yuanchao
Others show Joe posing with Hunter’s business associates including Jonathan Li and Ming Xue" pic.twitter.com/ONQ5phtSO7
— Phil Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) December 27, 2024
The timing of these photos’ emergence is particularly significant as it coincides with President Biden’s unprecedented pardon of his son Hunter for any federal crimes committed between 2014 and 2024. The convenience of this timing cannot be overlooked.
These photographs reveal several concerning interactions: one shows Biden introducing Hunter to Chinese President Xi Jinping; another captures him meeting Jonathan Li, who later became CEO of BHR Partners—a private equity firm backed by the Chinese state. Interestingly enough, BHR Partners was officially registered only 12 days after Air Force Two landed in Beijing with the Bidens onboard.
According to findings from the House Oversight Committee, Mr. Li sought—and received—access to Vice President Biden’s political influence as part of conditions for Hunter and his associates’ participation in the BHR deal. This access included preferential treatment from then-U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus.
The problem with liars is they eventually lose track of their lies—especially senile liars.
— Charles Watson (@cwatson34) December 27, 2024
BHR Partners went on to play a vital role in strategic acquisitions like purchasing a Congolese cobalt mine from U.S. and Canadian companies—an essential resource for electric car batteries critical to America’s green energy goals.
Adding further context is testimony from Devon Archer—a former associate of the Bidens—to Congress. Archer described how Joe Biden was regularly put on speakerphone during meetings as part of selling “the brand,” contradicting repeated denials by the president regarding involvement in family businesses.
“These images are incredibly damning and speak volumes,” noted Peter Schweizer, an investigative journalist well-versed in documenting foreign connections involving the Bidens. If such revelations don’t raise red flags about potential conflicts at high levels within our government structure today—what will?
The White House along with legal representatives for both parties involved (Hunter & China) did not immediately respond when asked about recent events unfolding around them…go figure!