Staff Reports
Nikki Haley, the Republican presidential candidate, is not holding back in her criticism of President Joe Biden’s approach towards China. The former governor of South Carolina believes that Biden has been too soft on the Eastern nation, which she considers to be an enemy of the United States. Haley points out that China has been making significant investments in the US, recently acquiring 400,000 acres of American soil near a military base and purchasing the country’s largest pork producer. Chinese entities are also allegedly engaging in widespread intellectual property theft and funding propaganda efforts.
Nikki Haley slams Biden for not standing up to China https://t.co/oGK9XagBW5
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) September 10, 2023
Haley questions why Biden hasn’t taken a stronger stance against China and wonders how much more needs to happen before the president puts his foot down. She believes that sending more US Cabinet members to China is not the solution and urges the president to take more decisive action. Biden, however, denies accusations made by Chinese President Xi Jinping that he wants to contain China, emphasizing that he wants a transparent and fair relationship.
Xi Jinping is not our friend. We have to stop acting like it. pic.twitter.com/3GioGLt4s6
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) September 10, 2023
While China’s economy has been struggling, with falling prices and a slowdown in GDP growth, Biden believes this may reduce the likelihood of an invasion of Taiwan, a longstanding concern for the US. Despite these developments, a recent poll suggests that Haley and many other Republican candidates would have a good chance of defeating Biden in a general election. Haley, in particular, holds a sizable lead of 49% to Biden’s 43%.
Haley’s concerns about China’s actions and Biden’s response are valid. China’s aggressive economic practices, intellectual property theft, and propaganda efforts pose significant threats to US national security and economic interests. It is crucial for the president to stand up to China and protect American sovereignty. Biden’s focus on maintaining a stable relationship with the Eastern giant should not come at the expense of American values and security. Haley’s strong stand against China and her potential to defeat Biden in the 2024 election make her a formidable candidate.
