Emanuel's Sarcastic Tweets About Missing Chinese Officials Raise Questions About Biden's China Policy

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel made sarcastic tweets about missing Chinese officials, sparking questions about whether this reflects Biden admin views.

Emanuel speculated Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu was detained, saying "Might be getting crowded in there." Li hasn't been seen publicly in 2 weeks.

Emanuel has a reputation as an anti-China ambassador. His pointed sarcasm is unusual in diplomacy where comments are vetted.

His close ties to Biden suggest the admin is unlikely to rein him in. He's known as an effective enforcer with colorful language.

In Japan, Emanuel's White House connections are seen as an advantage by PM Kishida, eager to tighten US-Japan ties. China hopes he won't play a role in US-China relations.