President's Son's China Trip Raises Conflict Questions
US President's son visits Beijing amid deal talks with Chinese chipmaker flagged for CCP ties by US lawmakers.
Lauren Collins ·
A company with financial ties to the US President's son is pursuing a business agreement with a Chinese chipmaker. This development occurs as the President's son accompanies his father on a state visit to Beijing.
The company, Alt5 Sigma, signed a memorandum of understanding with Nano Labs to develop data centers in the US. The US President's son was designated an "observer" on Alt5 Sigma's board last year.
US lawmakers have previously raised concerns about Nano
US lawmakers have previously raised concerns about Nano Labs, citing its alleged connections to the Chinese Communist Party and military interests. A bipartisan congressional panel identified Nano Labs as a "high-risk" entity that could advance China's strategic objectives.
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The President's son's spokesperson stated he is attending the state visit in a personal capacity and will not engage in business discussions. The spokesperson also affirmed that he has no current or planned business ventures in China.
Alt5 Sigma has financial links to the Trump family's World Liberty Financial crypto business. World Liberty Financial was a lead investor in a significant share offering for Alt5 Sigma, which plans to use proceeds to purchase additional WLFI tokens.