Newsom's China Trip Sparks Bipartisan Debate on Engaging Beijing

Republican lawmakers criticize Newsom's China trip as efforts to "cozy up to the CCP", with some seeing it as a national security threat.

Newsom is focusing the trip on climate cooperation and clean energy, avoiding hot-button bilateral issues like human rights.

China praises the visit as bolstering cooperation and exchanges with California.

Some Democrats support the trip as necessary to address climate change globally.

Critics say Newsom should confront China on issues like fentanyl, military aggression, and following trade rules.