The Debate | Opinion The California governor can and should address human rights – such as free speech, peaceful protest, and participation in public affairs – as part of his discussions on climate change. Advertisement As Gavin Newsom, the governor of the U.S. state of California, heads to China to discuss climate change with President Xi Jinping, … Read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom, right, speaks next to Professor Peng Gong on stage during the fireside chat at the Hong Kong University in Hong Kong, Oct. 23, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Anthony Kwan Advertisement The governor of California opened a week-long trip to China on Monday with an assurance that his state will always be a … Read more
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