Newsom's Climate Talks in China Yield Progress on Key Issues and Boost His Standing

Gov. Newsom met with Chinese President Xi and other officials in Beijing to discuss climate change, fentanyl, Hong Kong, and a jailed Californian.

Climate served as a way for Newsom to engage China on other diplomatic issues typically handled by Washington.

The meeting was a major win for U.S.-China relations and for Newsom as a potential 2024 presidential candidate.

Climate cooperation has often been a high point between the U.S. and China even when relations were strained.

Newsom was able to meet with Xi when even John Kerry did not, marking progress in engagement.