China draws fire from both sides in U.S. Senate races

Democrats launch campaign attacks at Republicans over alleged Beijing ties

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U.S. Senate candidates from both major parties increasingly try to be seen as tougher on China. © Reuters

PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- Both Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate candidates are increasing their criticism of China, at times using Beijing to attack opponents, as a core part of this year's campaign for control of the legislative chamber.

American voters pick members of Congress alongside the president in November. Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents hold a narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate, but Republicans could retake control of the upper house with a net gain of two seats among the 34 that will be contested this year.

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