According to Attorney General William Barr, Major U.S. companies, including The Walt Disney Company, have become pawns of China. He claims they allow the government in Beijing to amass influence and wealth at the expense of the United States.
In his speech, Barr specifically Target Disney, using them as an example of U.S. companies manipulated by China. Barr stated that Disney gave in to demands from the Chinese government, which for a time banned all Disney films in their country. He went on to say that Disney agreed to give Chinese government officials a role in managing the theme park it built in Shanghai, only to see a Chinese-owned park open in another city featuring characters that look very much like Snow White and other trademarked Disney characters.
Barr’s speech was delivered in Michigan, where he accused Disney and other companies, such as Apple, as too willing to bow to China’s demands. Barr warned U.S. business leaders that they’re prime targets for Chinese influence operations.
Many are saying that Barr’s speech was part of the Trump Administration’s ongoing efforts to attack a China. Including, blaming them for the coronavirus.
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