Trump is giving China’s Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington is receiving a warm welcome from President Trump but faces bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers from both parties are denouncing China’s global actions, maintaining a hawkish stance. The reception in Congress contrasts significantly with the White House's warmer approach.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington is getting a much chillier reception on Capitol Hill than at the White House as lawmakers from both parties use the visit to denounce China’s actions on the world stage. Lawmakers have long found little downside to taking a hawkish tone on China, but the...
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