"California Governor Newsom's Controversial Meeting with China's Xi Sparks Climate and Diplomatic Debate"

California Governor Gavin Newsom had a surprise meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they discussed cooperation on climate change and combating the transnational shipping of fentanyl. Newsom also raised human rights issues and discussed Taiwan with Chinese officials. Critics slammed Newsom's trip, accusing him of fearmongering about climate change and failing to support fossil fuel workers. The meeting comes amid tense relations between the US and China, with speculation that Xi may attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco next month and meet with President Biden.