Shortly after purportedly threatening a Chinese business associate while claiming to be with his father, President Biden, Hunter Biden's firm received over $5 million from a Chinese company in August 2017, according to congressional investigators. This revelation comes from documents released following an IRS whistleblower's testimony.

On August 4, 2017, Hunter Biden's law firm, Owasco, received a $100,000 wire transfer from CEFC Infrastructure Investment. Just days later, on August 8, the same Chinese firm wired $5 million to Hudson West III, a company Hunter Biden established with Chinese partners. This information is based on a 2020 Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee report.

These transactions occurred within 10 days of messages unveiled by the House Ways and Means Committee, stemming from IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley Jr.'s testimony. In these messages, Hunter Biden allegedly pressured business partner Henry Zhao for failing to meet a commitment, invoking his father's presence.

The image caption reads: "Hunter Biden wrote to a Chinese business associate days before receiving $5.1 million from a Chinese firm, saying, 'I am sitting here with my father and we would like to understand why the commitment made has not been fulfilled.' (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)"

Hunter Biden allegedly wrote to Zhao, CEO of Harvest Fund Management, on July 30, 2017: "I am sitting here with my father and we would like to understand why the commitment made has not been fulfilled… I am sitting here waiting for the call with my father." He further warned of repercussions if contacted by anyone other than designated individuals.

The 2020 Senate report also detailed a series of 20 wire transfers totaling $1.4 million, initiated by Hunter Biden from Owasco to Lion Hall Group, a firm connected to President Biden's brother, James Biden, and his wife, Sara. These transactions spanned from August 14, 2017, to August 3, 2018.

The federal investigation into Hunter Biden's tax affairs, codenamed "Sportsman," commenced in 2018 after suspicious activity reports emerged concerning funds from China and other countries. Shapley testified that the investigation, originating from a probe into a foreign-based online pornography platform, appeared politically influenced, with decisions consistently benefiting Hunter Biden.

The image caption reads: "Hunter Biden appears at Carlingford Castle in Louth, Ireland, on April 12, 2023. (Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images)"

Shapley cited examples of delayed investigative steps, obstructed enforcement actions, and restricted questioning of witnesses, alleging that these actions were designed to shield Hunter Biden. The White House declined to comment on Shapley's allegations, referring inquiries to the White House Counsel's Office.

Hunter Biden's attorney, Christopher Clark, dismissed the whistleblower's claims as biased and politically motivated leaks. He emphasized the challenging period of addiction his client faced during the investigation and asserted that any questionable actions were solely Hunter Biden's and unrelated to his family.

Clark maintained that the five-year DOJ investigation, culminating in Hunter Biden's acceptance of responsibility for two misdemeanor tax charges and a firearm charge, was thorough and did not offer preferential treatment.