Staff Reports
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is causing controversy among conservative Republicans as he embarks on an official visit to China this weekend. Many believe that it is a mistake to legitimize the Chinese Communist Party’s aggressive behaviors, brazen espionage, genocidal government, and violation of international laws. Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) criticized the Biden administration’s “weak actions on the global stage” and accused them of emboldening the CCP by trying to pursue a thaw in relations instead of countering their aggression.
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik roasted the Biden admin on Friday for its “weak actions on the global stage” that “embolden the CCP” to snap up land near U.S. military bases, violate our airspace, and spy on us from Cuba. https://t.co/1fzk1KabMO
— Spencer Brown (@itsSpencerBrown) June 16, 2023
In fact, the Biden administration’s attempts to enlist China’s help in averting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a shameful display of weakness and appeasement. Rather than taking a stand against evil empires, the administration begged China to help stop the impending attack on its neighbor, which ultimately did little but strengthen ties between the two authoritarian regimes. This weakness, combined with President Biden’s inability to articulate a clear stance on a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, has only served to embolden President Xi Jinping and his cronies.
And there it is. Blinken going to China this week pic.twitter.com/BtURqrbnIa
— Michael Sobolik (@michaelsobolik) June 14, 2023
Other Republican leaders have also warned against the dangers of engaging with China and how it can lead to appeasement in the face of aggression. They argue that our leaders must take a tough stance against China and its malign acts and intentions, such as imposing sanctions on party officials responsible for the Uyghur genocide, ending export licenses to Huawei, and releasing details on the downed spy balloon. Failure to take these actions weakens the United States and strengthens the CCP, which is a dangerous situation for our country and the world.
In summary, Secretary Blinken’s official visit to China is seen by many conservative Republicans as a mistake, as it legitimizes the Chinese Communist Party’s aggression, espionage, and genocidal government. Republican leaders are urging the Biden administration to cease its weak and desperate pursuit of a ‘thaw’ in relations with the CCP and take a firm stance against their malign behavior to protect our national security and interests.
