Newsom's Risky Climate Diplomacy Trip to China Aims to Strengthen Ties Amid Tense Relations

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking a risk by traveling to China next week to focus on climate change cooperation.
The trip comes amid tense US-China relations, but Newsom aims to strengthen climate ties and his foreign policy experience.
Newsom will meet with Chinese officials but avoid sensitive issues handled by the Biden administration.
Former governors like Jerry Brown expanded climate partnerships with China, but Newsom has little diplomatic experience.
The trip signals Newsom's desire to shape a nuanced US narrative on China as he builds his profile.