https://www.siliconvalley.com/2023/10/28/newsoms-trip-shows-collaboration-between-u-s-china-is-possible-on-a-state-level/

By Huizhong Wu | Associated Press

BANGKOK — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s trip to China, with the stated goal of working together to fight climate change, resulted in a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping and was filled with warm words and friendliness not seen in years in the China-U.S. relationship.