DeSantis Campaign Press Release - As S.C. Governor, Nikki Haley Thanked a Chinese Communist Party Official for His Support, Praising the "Strong Relationship we Share with China"

When Nikki Haley was re-elected as Governor of South Carolina in 2014, one of the first people she thanked for supporting her was the Cui Tiankai, then-Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and a high-ranking Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official.

"I appreciate the strong relationship we share with China," Haley said in her letter to the CCP official. "We consider your country a friend and are grateful for your contributions on the economic front." Haley signed the letter with a hand-written, "Thank you!"

Though he officially retired from the Chinese government in 2021, Cui Tiankai is still promoting CCP propaganda. He recently warned America that control over Taiwan is "a life-or-death" question for Beijing, with "no room for concession."

Here is Nikki Haley's letter to Cui Tiankai:

Despite claiming China is a top threat on the campaign trail, Haley cozied up to China during her time as Governor of South Carolina, rolling out the red carpet for China and thanking CCP officials.

Ron DeSantis has a detailed plan to deter China. As Governor, he has led the way to crack down on CCP influence by kicking Confucius Institutes out of Florida universities and preventing China from purchasing land in the state of Florida.