Congressional reactions to Donald Trump's visit to China indicate a significant bipartisan shift in Washington's approach to Beijing. Lawmakers expressed concerns over potential softening of US support for Taiwan and strategic competition.

Congressional reaction to US President Donald Trump’s visit to China highlighted how sharply Washington’s political consensus on Beijing has shifted in recent years, with lawmakers from both parties warning against any perceived softening of US support for Taiwan or broader strategic competition with China. While Democrats criticised Trump for appearing too accommodating towards Beijing, many Republicans also stressed that economic engagement with China should not come at the expense of...