“Do we know when the State Dept. started literally bending over for China?”
If I had to guess, I’d say sometime after January 2009. I suspect the Chinese were more concerned about flipping the USA’s demographics, so they would obviously want to push amnesty.
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Well first we had Nixon - “opens up China” but diplomatic relations was not established until 1978.
In 1971, UN voted to recognize Red China as the legitimate Government, and replace Taiwan on the Security Council. USA had taken a position that both Taiwan and Red China should be recognized.(Note: Kissinger had a trip to China in 1971-I don’t recall details).
Then we had Carter - Recognizes Red China-stabs the real govt. of the Republic of China located in Taiwan, in the back. In Oct. 1979, Carter Transmitted a trade agreement to Congress (most favored nation) which was subject to annual review for China.
During Clinton years, the Trade with China really stepped up, along with national security secrets and technology etc. By 2001, China was on Permanent MFN status and joined the WTO. Increasing influence since then.
Interesting story on Greg Kelly Reports:
Sebastian Gorka talked about the visit to the White House by the green berets. POTUS DJT took the time to visit and let each one take a picture with him next to the resolute desk.
Later one of the leaders, told Gorka that he just wanted to make him understand how incredible and appreciated that was. In the prior 8 years, the green berets were not allowed to even be at the White House at all said the leader according to Gorka.