Arrr! The Washington Post scribbler be takin' a swipe at Biden's landlubbers for their paltry progress with China.
2023-09-01
Avast ye scallywags! A scribe from the Washington Post be takin' a swipe at Cap'n Biden's crew, claimin' they be gettin' naught but a dry well after beggin' the Chinese scoundrels fer favors. Arrr, no booty to show!
In a humorous tone reminiscent of a 17th-century pirate, the Washington Post's global opinions columnist, Josh Rogin, criticized the Biden administration for its lack of accomplishments in negotiating with China. Rogin pointed out that despite the efforts of multiple high-ranking officials, including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the Chinese government has shown no signs of budging. He sarcastically asked, "What's the plan, Stan?" Rogin acknowledged that the administration's theory was to establish high-level dialogue with Beijing to improve the bilateral relationship, but he argued that their efforts have been unproductive.Rogin specifically criticized Secretary of State Antony Blinken for returning empty-handed from a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Raimondo for setting expectations so low that her announcement of two new dialogues seemed like progress when it was anything but. He suggested that Beijing uses these discussions to avoid addressing U.S. and international concerns about its behavior.
Rogin also highlighted Raimondo's upcoming announcement of final implementation rules for the Biden administration's toughest high-technology export restrictions. He noted that while the U.S. aims to encourage trade while protecting sensitive national security technology, China has shown no willingness to cooperate. He pointed out that China is cracking down on the flow of economic and financial data, raiding foreign firms, and stockpiling food and commodities, indicating that it is preparing for a conflict with the West rather than promoting long-term economic growth.
Despite the administration's efforts, Rogin concluded that their negotiations with China have been fruitless. He quoted Mark Kennedy, the director of the Wilson Center's Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition, who suggested that China's actions indicate a preparation for a conflict with the West. The White House did not respond to Rogin's request for comment.