Rep. Erik Paulsen is in China on a congressional trip, where he's meeting with business groups and legislators.

Paulsen's China trip was led by Reps. Charles Boustany, R-La., Rick Larsen, D-Wa., the co-chairs of the House U.S.-China Working Group. Paulsen is also a member of working group.

The congressional delegation left for Beijing on Sunday, halfway through a two-week recess. The visit also includes stops in Qingdao and Chengdu.

While in China, Paulsen and the other House members are meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce, the U.S.-China Business Council and members of the Chinese legislature.