Ron DeSantis

The Newsom-DeSantis Debate Reveals Growing Partisan Conflict Over US China Policy

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The Newsom-DeSantis Debate Reveals Growing Partisan Conflict Over US China Policy

The recent debate between California Governor Gavin Newsom (a Democrat) and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (a Republican) could preview a future political showdown. The all-out verbal brawl between the two of the nation’s most well-known governors laid bare their profound ideological disparities across contentious topics such as crime, education, migration, and abortion.  Although the spotlight … Read more

The First Republican Presidential Debate Revealed a Crucial Split on China Policy 

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The First Republican Presidential Debate Revealed a Crucial Split on China Policy 

Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum stand on stage and listen to a prayer before a Republican presidential … Read more

Ron DeSantis Brings US China Policy Into the Culture Wars

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Ron DeSantis Brings US China Policy Into the Culture Wars

Advertisement Prior to entering the 2024 U.S. presidential race, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had already outlined a key aspect of his foreign policy – how to approach China. Just a month before launching his presidential bid, DeSantis embarked on a diplomatic mission to Asia with a dual purpose: On the surface, to strengthen economic ties … Read more