After Republicans Win Congress, Will They Investigate Hunter Biden's China Connections?

Article By Mary Jones - 16 Nov 2022

The midterm elections are just over, and the big question on everyone's mind is: what will happen after the Republicans win House?

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One of the things that might be on the agenda as the Republicans take control of the House is a investigation into Hunter Biden's connections to China. While Joe Biden was Vice President, Hunter was given a board seat on the Chinese company, Bohai Harvest RST. He was also paid a lot of money for his role on the board.

Critics are saying that Hunter's involvement with Bohai Harvest RST is a conflict of interest, and that he was given the position because of his father's position. Joe Biden has denied any wrongdoing, but if the Republicans win in November, they might launch an investigation to get to the bottom of it all.

Who Is Hunter Biden?

Hunter Biden is the son of the President Joe Biden and he is currently under investigation by the FBI for his business dealings in China. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chinese private equity firm BHR Partners. He also has a multimillion-dollar deal with the Bank of China to invest in a fund that focuses on energy and infrastructure projects in the country.

What Are the Allegations Against Hunter Biden?

So what are the allegations against Hunter Biden? Well, there are a few, but the main one has to do with his work in China.

According to reports, Hunter Biden helped set up a meeting between a Chinese businesswoman and his father, then-Vice President Joe Biden, during a state visit to China in 2013. The businesswoman, who was seeking investment opportunities in the United States, later gave Hunter Biden's family $1.5 million for his work.

There are also allegations that Hunter Biden used his father's influence to help gain approval for a $1 billion deal between a Chinese energy company and a Ukrainian gas company. Hunter Biden was a board member of the Ukrainian gas company at the time.

While there is no evidence of wrongdoing on Hunter Biden's part, Republicans have accused him of using his father's position to help enrich himself and his family. They've also accused Joe Biden of using his influence to help his son's business dealings in China.

What Is the Evidence for the Allegations?

The whole thing kicked off when the New York Post published a series of articles in October 2020 about Hunter Biden's Chinese business dealings. The articles were based on emails and other documents found on a laptop that had allegedly been left at a repair shop.

The emails appeared to show that Hunter Biden had tried to cash in on his father's name by using it to help Chinese businesses get deals with the US government. He also allegedly tried to set up a meeting between his father and a top Chinese official.

Hunter Biden has denied any wrongdoing, and there is no evidence that Joe Biden was involved in any of his son's business dealings. However, Republicans have said they want to investigate the allegations further.

Who Would Investigate Hunter Biden as the Republicans Win the House?

The Republicans win the House in the 2022 midterm elections, there's a good chance that they will investigate Hunter Biden's China connections. Who would lead this investigation?

One potential candidate is Representative Devin Nunes of California, who is the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. Nunes has been a vocal critic of Hunter Biden and has called for investigations into his business dealings in China.

Another possibility is Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio, who is the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee. Jordan has also been critical of Hunter Biden and has called for investigations into his business dealings.

As the Republicans win the House, it's likely that one of these two men will lead the investigation into Hunter Biden's China connections.

Would an Investigation Lead to Impeachment Proceedings?

Now, even if the Republicans do investigate Hunter Biden's China connections, it's unclear whether that would lead to impeachment proceedings against President Biden. After all, an investigation is not the same as impeachment.

But if damning evidence were to come to light, it's possible that the House could vote to impeach the President. And if that were to happen, it would be up to the Senate to decide whether to convict him and remove him from office.

Of course, all of this is speculation at this point. We'll just have to wait and see what the Republicans do as they win back the House.

What Are the Implications of Investigating Hunter Biden?

it could damage Joe Biden's reputation as president and make it harder for him to work with China on issues like climate change or the trade war, and if runs again in 2024.

It could also give ammunition to Republicans who want to impeach Biden or remove him from office.

And finally, it could further divide the country along partisan lines and make it even harder for people to come together and get things done.

Conclusion

Only time will tell whether or not the Republicans will investigate Hunter Biden's China connections However, it is worth noting that many people believe that there is a double standard when it comes to investigations.