A high-profile meeting between the U.S. and Chinese leaders has sparked divisions within the Republican Party, as critics question the administration’s approach to Beijing. Concerns center on allegations that China has supported Iran’s economic and military capabilities while also facing longstanding accusations of human rights abuses and authoritarian governance. Lawmakers and party figures are debating whether the diplomatic gesture reflects broader shifts in U.S. policy toward China. The controversy underscores deeper tensions over how to address China’s global influence and domestic policies.
President Trump’s warm embrace of Chinese President Xi Jinping last week has ruffled feathers in many corners of the GOP. Trump rolled out the literal red carpet for Xi, whose government has been accused of aiding Iran’s economy and military, in addition to decades of human rights violations and dictatorial rule. Republicans in Congress and...
