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Governor Healey Discusses $7.2B Trade Amid China Tensions

5/9/2025

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey engaged in a meaningful dialogue with Chinese Consul General Chen Li, emphasizing the state's robust $7.2 billion trade relationship with China in 2024. While expressing appreciation for collaboration, Healey's meeting also underscored the tension surrounding Chen's defense of the Chinese Communist Party's human rights record, sparking concerns over foreign influence in American politics.

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey engaged in a meaningful dialogue with Chinese Consul General Chen Li, emphasizing the state's robust $7.2 billion trade relationship with China in 2024. While expressing appreciation for collaboration, Healey's meeting also underscored the tension surrounding Chen's defense of the Chinese Communist Party's human rights record, sparking concerns over foreign influence in American politics.