Chinese State Media Journalist Appears to Threaten Beijing Biden’s Life

A Chinese state media journalist said he hopes President Joe Biden, 79, will “live long enough” to see the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 in what appears to be a veiled threat on the President’s life. The now-deleted tweet was written in response to the administration’s diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

“You’re not invited and not welcome, Mr Biden. Hope you will live long enough to see China boycotting Los Angeles Summer Games in 2028,” tweeted Chen Weihua, China Daily EU Bureau Chief and columnist, on Monday. Chen then deleted the tweet on Wednesday.

Chen wasn’t the only Chinese state media journalist to comment on the United States’ diplomatic boycott. Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of the Global Times, called the move “super narcissistic” and that Beijing residents don’t care if US officials attend the event or not.