US Senators Brave Backlash to Engage with China, Disappointed by Response

A bipartisan delegation of US senators, led by Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, has arrived in China for discussions with Chinese leaders on various topics, including human rights and reciprocity for US businesses. The visit, the first by US lawmakers in four years, aims to improve bilateral relations and lay the groundwork for a potential meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The delegation has requested a meeting with Xi and will also visit Japan and South Korea. The visit has faced domestic backlash, but supporters believe it will improve the atmosphere between the two countries.