My read is that this is a mature response to an immature accusation. This guy is well known in the industry for being mature, responsible, and having high standards.
Given that context, and the context in which accusations are being made, the unfounded idea that he is corrupt due to links to China says a lot more about those spouting that idea than it does about him.
Refuting individual claims would be engaging with that which does not deserve engagement, whereas pointing out the shared goals (US economic/national security) is a good way to refocus the discussion.
And yet this "man of integrity" didnt come out and say he has no ties to China? He just deflected and said the US has been his home for 40 years which is deflecting the point.
My read is that this is a mature response to an immature accusation. This guy is well known in the industry for being mature, responsible, and having high standards.
Given that context, and the context in which accusations are being made, the unfounded idea that he is corrupt due to links to China says a lot more about those spouting that idea than it does about him.
Refuting individual claims would be engaging with that which does not deserve engagement, whereas pointing out the shared goals (US economic/national security) is a good way to refocus the discussion.
And yet this "man of integrity" didnt come out and say he has no ties to China? He just deflected and said the US has been his home for 40 years which is deflecting the point.
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He's Malaysian. He has no family in China