Schumer arranging bipartisan trip to China, Japan, and South Korea.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Plans Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to China
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is gearing up for an exciting international adventure next month. According to a source familiar with the plans, Schumer is organizing a bipartisan congressional delegation to China. This will be his second international trip as majority leader, and he’s determined to make it a memorable one.
The details of the visit are still being worked out, but one thing is for sure: Schumer won’t be embarking on this journey alone. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) will be joining him as the lead Republican. Together, they are reaching out to senators from both parties, extending an invitation to join the Congressional Delegation (CODEL). And that’s not all – the CODEL will also be making stops in South Korea and Japan, adding even more excitement to the itinerary.
Building Bridges and Countering Threats
As one of the Senate’s leading China hawks, Schumer has been actively working to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in the region and address the challenges posed by Beijing. In the past year, he successfully passed a series of bills aimed at achieving these goals. Now, he’s taking his commitment to the next level by personally experiencing the dynamics of the region.
This trip is not just Schumer’s personal endeavor; it is also being encouraged by the Biden administration. In recent months, top officials including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and even John Kerry, Biden’s special envoy on climate, have visited China as part of a broader effort to ease tensions between the two economic powerhouses.
While the plans for the trip are taking shape, the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. has remained tight-lipped, declining to comment on the upcoming visit. However, this hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of representatives on the House side. Both Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Jim Himes (D-CT) have expressed their interest in leading similar delegations, showing that the desire to engage with China is bipartisan and strong.
Get ready for an exciting journey as Schumer and his CODEL embark on a mission to build bridges, foster understanding, and navigate the complexities of the U.S.-China relationship.
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