Avast ye, me hearties! As a swashbucklin' Democrat and a scallywag Republican, we be joinin' hands to send a warnin' to China's Xi 'bout fentanyl and fair trade. Arrr!
2023-10-27
Arr, as a landlubber from the Democrat and Republican crew, we did rendezvous with China's Xi Jinping, and gave him a stern warning to be dealin' with the foul fentanyl and fair trade matters. The good people of America be standin' together, united against the wickedness that plagues our world.
In a humorous tone, the author discusses the common ground that Republicans and Democrats can find when it comes to China. They emphasize that Congress is united in their efforts to protect the American economy and ensure the safety of its citizens from the geopolitical threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The author highlights a recent congressional delegation trip to China to personally deliver this message to President Xi Jinping.The author criticizes China for its military buildup, undermining of democratic allies, facilitation of drug flow into the U.S., and unfair trade practices that harm American businesses. They stress the importance of managing the relationship with China and assert that Republicans and Democrats are united in out-competing China, defending American values, and maintaining the military's cutting edge.
During the trip, American business leaders emphasized the need to level the playing field for U.S. companies doing business in China. The author condemns China's unfair and anticompetitive trade practices and vows to stand against them. They mention a bipartisan bill aimed at monitoring and addressing China's use of industrial subsidies and pollution that undercut U.S. competitiveness.
Maintaining the economic edge is not only crucial for American businesses but also for national security. The author mentions the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, which supports the production of semiconductors and defense technologies in America. They emphasize the importance of securing semiconductor supply chains outside of CCP's control and highlight CCP's involvement in fentanyl precursor production, which fuels the fentanyl crisis in the U.S.
The author concludes by stating that strong American leadership is essential, especially in the face of CCP's denial of freedoms and alliances with autocracies worldwide. They assert the importance of bipartisan progress in countering China and defending freedom. By remaining united, Americans can show the world their determination to outcompete China and defend democracy.