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Controversy surrounds Chinese donations to Penn Biden Center investigation

China's donations to the University of Pennsylvania tripled in the last year.

Title: Chinese Donations to Penn Biden Center Tripled in the Past Year

In recent news, it has come to light that donations from China to the University of Pennsylvania and its associated institution, the Penn Biden Center, have tripled over the past year. Records indicate that since 2018, the Ivy League university has received approximately $130 million in donations from China. This surge in financial support has raised concerns and led to calls for further investigation.

The Penn Biden Center is no stranger to controversy. In November 2022, 10 highly classified and sensitive documents were discovered at the center, allegedly taken during Joe Biden's tenure as vice president. This discovery prompted Special Counsel Robert Herr to launch an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents, which is still ongoing.

While the investigation proceeds, the Republican Party and other critics have been scrutinizing President Biden over allegations of money laundering, influence peddling, and potential bribery. This week, Hunter Biden, the president's son, agreed to sit for a closed-door deposition as part of his father's impeachment inquiry, scheduled to take place on February 28th.

The significant increase in donations from China to the Penn Biden Center has sparked questions about the potential influence of Communist Chinese funds on American institutions and individuals. Some have argued that if the situation were reversed, with a hypothetical 'Donald J. Trump Penn Center' receiving substantial donations from China, there would likely be widespread media attention and public scrutiny.

Many are questioning the effectiveness of the intelligence and law enforcement agencies in monitoring and addressing such financial influence. They believe that Chinese infiltration into the United States, not only through the southern border and cyber warfare but also via monetary policies, has been occurring for an extended period. It is suggested that government agencies should have been aware of these activities and taken necessary actions.

Critics further assert that Congress, particularly the Republican majority, must play a crucial role in bringing transparency and accountability to these issues. They argue that subpoenaing documentation from the Treasury, intelligence community, FBI, and DOJ is imperative to uncover any potential malfeasance. To ensure public confidence, it is essential to seek the truth and examine relevant financial records, bank statements, and wire transactions.

The lack of access granted to Congress regarding suspicious activity reports has also raised concerns. Previously, Congress had access to 176 suspicious activity reports concerning the Biden family. However, as soon as Joe Biden assumed office, communication regarding these reports was reportedly halted.

Additionally, recent events surrounding the handling of national security matters have fueled further criticism. The failure to maintain continuous lines of communication between the President, the Secretary of Defense, and other key officials has been viewed as a profound abdication of the National Command Authority, leaving the Nation at risk.

As these investigations and inquiries unfold, it remains to be seen what revelations will emerge, and whether they will have any significant impact on the Biden administration.

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