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New Reports Challenge Gov. Walz's China Travel Claims

Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign event, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Newly discovered reports have raised questions about the accuracy of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's statements regarding his travel to China. The controversy centers around Walz's assertion of having traveled to China in 1989 during the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests, a period marked by a violent crackdown on protesters by the Chinese government.

Walz, who previously mentioned a teaching position in China in 1989, is facing scrutiny over the timeline of his travels. Reports indicate that Walz organized and led trips to China while working as a teacher before entering politics.

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