Then-Vice President Biden was depicted boasting about his Harvard-educated niece who was previously studying Chinese and living in China in 2011, while delivering a speech praising “a rising China” as a positive development for both China and America. In an email reviewed by Fox News Digital, Casey Owens, the daughter of Biden’s sister, thanked Biden for including her during an event at the Treasury Department. Owens was concluding her work as a special assistant for the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue at that time. Biden mentioned the “100,000 Strong Initiative,” which aimed to send American students to China to learn Mandarin and experience Chinese culture, hoping to enhance the relationship between the two countries.
During Owens’ tenure at Treasury, she communicated with Hunter Biden and his business partner Eric Schwerin about the China Investment Corporation (CIC), China’s largest sovereign wealth fund. Owens emailed them a schedule regarding a CIC investment conference in China. A press release from the Thornton Group indicated that Hunter Biden and James Bulger visited Beijing and met with CIC Chief Investment Officer Gao Xiqing. Owens also traveled to Beijing with a U.S. delegation led by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. She was photographed receiving a birthday gift from China’s then-vice minister of finance, Zhu Guangyao, during the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue.
Owens, who now goes by Castello and works for Starbucks, is not the only family member with ties to China. Her father, John “Jack” Owens, sought Hunter Biden’s help in obtaining a Chinese business license to expand his telemedicine company in China. The email chain revealed that Jack Owens’ companies, MediGuide America and MediGuide Insurance Services International, were in negotiations with a China-based insurance company but needed a business license to proceed. Hunter Biden promptly responded, promising to work on it and reaching out to colleagues at the Thornton Group for assistance. The Thornton Group, co-founded by James Bulger and Michael Lin, likely helped in finding a solution to Jack Owens’ China problem.
The emails shed light on the intricate connections between the Biden family and China, with various members involved in business dealings and partnerships within the country. While it is unclear whether all the intended goals were met, the correspondence reveals a pattern of seeking assistance and cooperation to navigate the complexities of doing business in China. The involvement of high-ranking Chinese officials and organizations adds to the intrigue and complexity of the relationships between the Biden family and China. The responses from Hunter Biden and his associates suggest a willingness to facilitate and expedite matters to achieve the desired outcomes.
The interactions between the Biden family and China raise questions about their motivations and potential conflicts of interest. The close involvement of family members in business dealings with Chinese entities and the role of influential Chinese officials in facilitating these connections warrant further scrutiny and investigation. The use of personal connections and networks to gain advantages in foreign business dealings highlights the challenges of maintaining transparency and accountability in such arrangements. The implications of these relationships on U.S.-China relations and the broader geopolitical landscape remain to be fully understood and assessed.
In light of these revelations, there is a need for transparency and accountability in the interactions between the Biden family and China. The complex web of connections and dealings raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and undue influence in foreign affairs. The involvement of high-ranking Chinese officials in facilitating business opportunities for the Biden family members adds another layer of complexity to the relationships. It is essential for the public and relevant authorities to further investigate and clarify the nature of these interactions to ensure integrity and adherence to ethical standards in conducting international business affairs.
