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As The Intercept has previously reported, the HNA Group has made unusually extensive efforts to cultivate U.S. officials. The company floated an offer to buy out the hedge fund owned by former White House official Anthony Scaramucci; retained the legal services of Gary Locke, the former U.S. ambassador to China, shortly before his confirmation; and provided financing to a private-equity firm backed by Jeb Bush. HNA Group, notably, also courted Bill Clinton, touting meetings with the former president at philanthropy events hosted by the company.

The Bank of China, one of the largest banks in the country, has also made overtures to U.S. political elites. Shortly after the 2016 presidential election, the company added Angela Chao, the sister of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and sister-in-law of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to its board of directors.

I can easily imagine a meeting of the Chinese intelligence service where the question is asked:

"Which American Congressmen and Senators can be bribed?"

The expert on the US would respond:

"We don't have enough time for that. We only have time for a meeting to discuss who _cannot_ be bribed."

Inside the shady private equity firm run by Kerry and Biden’s kids

https://nypost.com/2018/03/15/inside-the-shady-private-equity-firm-run-by-kerry-and-bidens-kids/

In short, the Chinese government was literally funding a business that it co-owned along with the sons of two of America’s most powerful decision makers.