A senior Republican senator has sharply criticized the invitation extended to China’s president ahead of his upcoming meeting with the U.S. leader, warning that the visit could undermine American interests. The lawmaker argued that the White House should reconsider the diplomatic engagement, framing it as a misstep in dealing with Beijing. The remarks come as tensions between the two nations remain high over trade, technology, and geopolitical influence. The senator’s intervention highlights growing skepticism within Congress about the administration’s approach to China policy.
GOP Sen. Roger Wicker (Miss.) slammed Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, ahead of the Asian leader’s summit with President Trump in Washington, D.C. During remarks on the Senate floor, Wicker said that had the White House asked him for “advice,” he would have suggested President Trump “not invite Xi Jinping to Washington for such...
