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Schumer to lead bipartisan Senate delegation to China amid ongoing tensions

  • A bipartisan group of six U.S. senators, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, plans to visit China, South Korea, and Japan next week.
  • The goal of the trip is to advance U.S. economic and national security interests in the region.
  • The delegation hopes to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss issues like human rights, trade, technology, and fentanyl.
  • The visit comes as the Biden administration aims to balance cooperation and competition with China.
  • Other top Biden officials like Blinken, Yellen and Raimondo have already visited China this year.
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