Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected by Kamala Harris as her vice presidential running mate for the 2024 election, marking the first time a candidate with extensive personal ties to China has been on a presidential ticket since George H.W. Bush. Walz, who taught in China shortly after the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989, has maintained a deep affection for the country, having visited it over 30 times and even honeymooned there. His history and comments about China have drawn criticism from Republican circles, with some labeling him as pro-China and suggesting he could be a Communist Party sympathizer. Former Trump officials have highlighted Walz's past statements advocating for stronger ties with China, arguing that his views contradict the current U.S. stance against Beijing. Despite the backlash, Walz emphasizes the importance of a nuanced relationship with China, dismissing the notion that it must be adversarial. His dual connections to both China and India position him as a candidate with a unique international perspective at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions.