Topic: Biden China

The release of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model developed for under $6 million, caused a global slump in tech stocks, particularly affecting NVIDIA. Analysts suggest the low cost is misleading as it doesn't account for previous development iterations. The model's success is viewed as a failure of the Biden administration's export controls, as the Chinese firm utilized older or downgraded NVIDIA chips to train a competitive model.

The Biden administration finalized a decision to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese imports, including a jump from 25% to 100% on electric vehicles. Additional hikes target lithium-ion EV batteries and solar cells, effective September 27th. The move is framed as a measure to protect American workers from unfair trade practices, mirroring previous Trump-era policies.

At the 75th anniversary NATO summit in Washington, President Biden and other leaders labeled China a "decisive enabler" of Russia's war in Ukraine. NATO is calling for increased industrial defense production to counter the growing alignment between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Beijing responded by warning NATO against provoking confrontation.

The debate over electric vehicles intensifies as Donald Trump criticizes the Biden administration's push for 56% EV market share by 2032. While Biden promotes "made in America" EVs, critics point out that China, led by companies like BYD, currently dominates battery technology and cheap EV manufacturing. The discussion covers the challenges of EV adoption, including high costs and the lack of a robust charging network.

President Biden announced a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum. The hosts argue that this is a continuation of Donald Trump's trade policies and question the impact of the EV tariff since Chinese cars are not currently sold in the US.

The Biden administration is reportedly asking China to use its influence to restrain Iran following recent regional escalations. At the same time, Biden announced plans to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum imports to protect the U.S. industry. The hosts question the contradictory nature of these diplomatic moves and discuss the ongoing threat to shipping in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels.

President Joe Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit to announce a historic upgrade in defense cooperation. The two nations are forming a joint military task force and increasing intelligence sharing to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific. A trilateral summit with the Philippines was also held to address maritime security in the South China Sea.

The show concludes with a Christmas-themed audio mix featuring clips of Joe Biden, references to China, and "Winnie the Pooh." The hosts announce their return for the next episode on Thursday and wish the audience a Merry Christmas. The final segment includes a satirical song about donating to the No Agenda show.

CNN's Jake Tapper referenced a Washington Post fact check confirming that Hunter Biden received millions of dollars from Chinese and Ukrainian interests in 2017 and 2018. This data contradicts Joe Biden's 2020 debate assertions that his son had not made money from China. The shift in media coverage suggests a growing acknowledgment of the "blind spot" regarding the Biden family's foreign business dealings.

Two IRS whistleblowers testified that the DOJ and FBI interfered with the investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes. Evidence was presented of a 2017 WhatsApp message where Hunter Biden claimed to be sitting with his father while demanding payment from a Chinese business associate. The whistleblowers allege Hunter received preferential treatment and a "sweetheart" plea deal.

Chairman James Comer and the House Oversight Committee released bank records detailing over $10 million in payments from foreign entities in China and Romania to Biden family associates. Representative Byron Donalds explains how a web of 20 different LLCs was allegedly used to obfuscate the source of the funds, with payments distributed to Hunter and James Biden. The hosts criticize the mainstream media for failing to provide the same level of coverage to these allegations as they do to the George Santos case.

Joe Biden discusses China's environmental and resource challenges, specifically mentioning water pollution and cadmium in the soil. He spells out the word "water" (W-A-T-E-R) and argues that the idea of China beating the U.S. in competition is "bizarre." The hosts find Biden's delivery and spelling of simple words to be uncomfortable.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Qin Gang have issued rare, direct warnings to the United States, accusing Washington of "all-round containment" and suppression. Tensions are escalating over potential Chinese lethal aid to Russia and the ongoing trade war. Separately, First Lady Jill Biden's presentation of an International Women of Courage award to a trans woman from Argentina on International Women's Day is discussed as a polarizing political move.

President Joe Biden delivered the 2023 State of the Union address, focusing on job growth, manufacturing, and the "Biden economic plan." Media coverage, particularly on ABC, is noted for its cinematic and highly produced presentation style, resembling an awards show.

The Dutch government has restricted the semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML from exporting advanced lithography technology to China following pressure from the Biden administration. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte reportedly received these directives during a visit to Washington, complicating the global race for chip manufacturing dominance.

A Chinese high-altitude balloon entered North American airspace, leading to the cancellation of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Beijing. The Pentagon tracked the craft over Montana nuclear sites before an F-22 shot it down off the South Carolina coast. Media outlets characterized the event as a major national security threat while China claimed it was a civilian weather balloon blown off course.

Former Kansas Attorney General Phillip Kline highlights a potential conflict of interest involving the University of Pennsylvania, which received $47 million in funding while hosting the Penn Biden Center. The university reportedly lobbied Attorney General Merrick Garland to end the DOJ's China Initiative, which investigated economic espionage. Concerns are raised that the classified documents may pertain to Ukraine and Hunter Biden's business dealings with Burisma.

England joins the United States, India, and France in requiring negative COVID-19 tests for travelers from China. The hosts point out the political hypocrisy in the media's coverage, noting that similar travel restrictions proposed by Donald Trump in 2020 were labeled as xenophobic by figures like Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi.

TSMC announced a $40 billion investment to build a second semiconductor fabrication plant in Phoenix, Arizona, to produce advanced three-nanometer chips. President Joe Biden visited the site to highlight the return of high-end manufacturing to the U.S. Meanwhile, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discussed aligning semiconductor export controls with the EU to limit China's military and AI development.

Analysis of viral protest videos from China suggests potential manipulation or selective camera placement similar to past events in Egypt. While some reports compare current unrest to Tiananmen Square, skeptics point to claims of protesters being paid 300 Renminbi to participate. There is speculation that the sudden media focus on Chinese instability serves as a distraction from domestic U.S. issues like the Hunter Biden laptop investigation.