Newsom Meets With China’s Xi, Touts Progress in Advancing Climate, Trade Issues

The issue of human rights abuses by the Chinese regime was not discussed during the meeting between the California governor and China’s leader.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference in Beijing on Oct. 25, 2023. Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images

California Gov. Gavin Newsom discussed critical issues with senior Chinese officials, including climate change, human rights, and trade, as part of his weeklong tour of China.

Notably, the topic of human rights wasn’t addressed in his Oct. 25 meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.