Staff Reports
The Biden administration recently decided to blackball a Chinese shipping company that just so happens to have a familiar connection—the China Ocean Shipping Corporation, or COSCO, a firm Hunter Biden had been cozying up to for a railway deal in Greece that never saw the light of day. This latest move raises the question of whether the apple truly falls far from the tree if the tree’s roots are tangled in the very kind of dealings the administration is now actively denouncing.
News broke that the Department of Defense slapped COSCO onto a list of companies affiliated with the Chinese military. This development may come as no surprise, given Hunter’s considerable interest in making COSCO his best buddy back in 2015. The proposal revolved around the acquisition of the Greek national railway, TrainOSE. It appears that Hunter Biden was quite game to introduce the Chinese firm to his collection of international business contacts while Dad was serving as Barack Obama’s right-hand man.
Biden admin blacklists same Chinese company Hunter Biden partnered with in failed railway deal https://t.co/KDQ83nKjDz
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) January 9, 2025
Despite the administration’s current stance on China, Hunter’s history with COSCO unveils a more complicated narrative. Emails show that Hunter, along with his Greek partners, believed they could lure COSCO in with the promise of covering all costs of the acquisition. It seems the team thought that a cozy chat about investment would charm this state-owned enterprise, which, let’s be honest, is widely known to have close ties to the People’s Liberation Army.
Interestingly, recent statements from investigative journalist Peter Schweizer highlight the “day late and dollar short” approach of the Biden administration. After almost four years, the administration’s sudden acknowledgment of COSCO’s military relationships suggests either negligence or a case of selective amnesia about the potential conflicts involving the Biden family. Hunter’s business dealings not only raise eyebrows but also afford a rather vivid picture of just how intertwined international influence and family relationships can get in the political arena.
As if the situation couldn’t get any murkier, one has to wonder about the implications of Hunter’s dealings with businesses linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Documents reveal that Hunter’s arrangements could have cemented China’s position further in Europe, making the matter more than just a family affair but one with geopolitical consequences. Certainly, COSCO’s prior ownership of the port of Piraeus posed significant advantages that wouldn’t be lost on any savvy businessperson—especially one with a last name like Biden.
Moreover, the tangled web of business, familial relationships, and political influence has left House Oversight Chairman James Comer articulating concerns about a supposed cover-up of what he terms the Biden family’s “corrupt influence peddling activities.” The most recent pardon issued to Hunter adds another layer of skepticism regarding accountability and transparency. In a world where the actions of the political elite influence the everyday American, the implications of these connections—real or imagined—beg the question of whether transparency is a luxury reserved for those outside the hallowed halls of power.
