Why It MattersThe clash reflects two divergent approaches to dealing with a rising China, and could influence forthcoming debates over military spending.
Relations between the two countries experienced another setback earlier this year, when the Chinese spy balloon floated over the United States, hovering near sensitive military sites.
Mr. Blinken canceled a planned trip to Beijing in the aftermath of the balloon incident.
What’s NextMr. McCaul is trying to prove that State Department officials intentionally dragged their feet on punishing China by demanding to see the department’s so-called competitive actions calendars.
The State Department was not expected to meet the 6 p.m. deadline Mr. McCaul set for producing the documents.
Persons:
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Organizations:
Republican, Robert Menendez of New, Foreign Relations, United, Beijing, Department, China, The State Department
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