Xi Jinping meets Bill Gates in Beijing, says he is hopeful about US-China ties
1 year, 6 months ago

Xi Jinping meets Bill Gates in Beijing, says he is hopeful about US-China ties

Op India  

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in Beijing on Friday, the State-run media Global Times reported. “You’re the first American friend I have met in Beijing this year,” Xi told Gates according to a report in the Chinese State media. The Microsoft co-founder on Wednesday tweeted: “I’ve just landed in Beijing for the first time since 2019, where I’m excited to visit with partners who have been working on global health and development challenges with @gatesfoundation for more than 15 years.” The billionaire philanthropist had last met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2015, and in 2020 Xi had written a letter thanking Gates and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for pledging some USD 5 million to the country in its fight against COVID as per Fox Business. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a renewed collaboration with the Beijing Municipal Government and Tsinghua University to support the Global Health Drug Discovery Institute “in its efforts to improve health outcomes worldwide through lifesaving therapies for infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria, which disproportionately affect the world’s poorest,” according to release by the foundation.

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Xi Jinping may skip Trump's oath-taking seeing it as too risky to attend: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

Xi Jinping may skip Trump's oath-taking seeing it as too risky to attend: Report

India Today  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trump's invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept, and the gesture from Trump may have little bearing on the increasingly competitive ties between the two nations as the White House changes hands, experts say. Russel, now vice president for international security and diplomacy at the Asia Society Policy …

China’s Xi is likely to decline Trump’s inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attend
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

China’s Xi is likely to decline Trump’s inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attend

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept, and the gesture from Trump may have little bearing on the increasingly competitive ties between the two nations as the White House changes hands, experts say. “Can you imagine Xi Jinping sitting outdoors in Washington, D.C., in January …

Trump invites China’s Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing
Trending News
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump invites China’s Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month — extending a diplomatic olive branch even as Trump threatens to levy massive tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump’s incoming press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed on Thursday that Trump invited Xi, but said it was “to be determined” if the leader …

Donald Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration on January 20 amid tariff hikes
1 week, 6 days ago

Donald Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration on January 20 amid tariff hikes

Live Mint  

As Inauguration Day approaches, President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance prepare for their swearing-in ceremony. For the inaugration, Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his Janurary 20 inauguration, CBS News reported citing sources. "World leaders are lining up to meet with President Trump because they know he will soon return to power and restore peace …

Trump invites China’s Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing
1 week, 6 days ago

Trump invites China’s Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing

LA Times  

Then-President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Japan in 2019. Trump’s incoming press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed Thursday that Trump invited Xi, but said it was “to be determined” if the leader of the United States’ most significant economic and military competitor would attend. Danny Russel, vice president …

China, Singapore eye closer ties
4 weeks ago

China, Singapore eye closer ties

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping expressed hope on Tuesday that Singapore will continue to act as a pioneer in cooperation with China by making good use of bilateral platforms and effectively managing major projects. China has been Singapore's largest …

China, Singapore eye closer ties
4 weeks ago

China, Singapore eye closer ties

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping expressed hope on Tuesday that Singapore will continue to act as a pioneer in cooperation with China by making good use of bilateral platforms and effectively managing major projects. China has been Singapore's largest …

China, Singapore eye closer ties
4 weeks ago

China, Singapore eye closer ties

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping expressed hope on Tuesday that Singapore will continue to act as a pioneer in cooperation with China by making good use of bilateral platforms and effectively managing major projects. China has been Singapore's largest …

U.S. and China must 'get along', Xi tells Trump
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

U.S. and China must 'get along', Xi tells Trump

Raw Story  

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday Beijing and Washington must find a way to "get along" in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state media reported. In his first message to Trump since the former president secured a second term, Xi said "history has shown that China and the United States benefit from cooperation and suffer from confrontation", state …

US, China urged to find right path in ties
3 months, 1 week ago

US, China urged to find right path in ties

China Daily  

Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, Hu Wei, president and CEO of Bank of China USA, and guest speakers holding their souvenir portraits pose for a photo at the Vision China event in New York on Thursday. Chinese Ambassador to the US Xie Feng, speaking at the Vision China event at the Asia Society in New York, said …

US, China urged to find right path in ties
3 months, 1 week ago

US, China urged to find right path in ties

China Daily  

Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, Hu Wei, president and CEO of Bank of China USA, and guest speakers holding their souvenir portraits pose for a photo at the Vision China event in New York on Thursday. Chinese Ambassador to the US Xie Feng, speaking at the Vision China event at the Asia Society in New York, said …

Xi urges US to view China properly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi urges US to view China properly

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets on Thursday with Jake Sullivan, national security adviser of the United States, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. YIN BOGU/XINHUA When President Xi Jinping met with visiting United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday afternoon, he highlighted the need for the US to perceive China properly as well as Beijing's foreign …

Xi urges US to view China properly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi urges US to view China properly

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets on Thursday with Jake Sullivan, national security adviser of the United States, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. YIN BOGU/XINHUA When President Xi Jinping met with visiting United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday afternoon, he highlighted the need for the US to perceive China properly as well as Beijing's foreign …

US business leaders upbeat on prospects
5 months ago

US business leaders upbeat on prospects

China Daily  

Foreign Minister Wang Yi poses for a group photo in Beijing on Monday with a delegation from the board of directors of the US-China Business Council. YUE YUEWEI/XINHUA A delegation from the board of directors of the US-China Business Council became the first United States business delegation to visit China following the conclusion last week of the third plenary session …

The US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking
7 months, 4 weeks ago

The US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. Secretary of State Antony …

Antony Blinken meets with China’s President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Antony Blinken meets with China’s President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues

Associated Press  

BEIJING — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, stressing the importance of “responsibly managing” the differences between the United States and China as the two sides butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues. “But at the same time, the negative factors in the relationship …

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as recent tensions threaten to sour US-China relations
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as recent tensions threaten to sour US-China relations

India TV News  

Beijing: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday during his visit to the country as Washington and Beijing sparred over a multitude of regional and global issues. During his visit to Beijing earlier, the top US diplomat had raised concerns about China's support for Russia's military, one of the several issues threatening to …

As Blinken meets with Xi, he emphasizes ‘responsibly managing’ U.S.-China differences
7 months, 4 weeks ago

As Blinken meets with Xi, he emphasizes ‘responsibly managing’ U.S.-China differences

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, stressing the importance of “responsibly managing” the differences between the United States and China as the two sides butted …

Blinken calls for U.S., China to manage differences ahead of talks
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Blinken calls for U.S., China to manage differences ahead of talks

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he landed in Beijing for tough talks with the rival power's leaders. Mr. Blinken is expected to address a range of thorny issues including Chinese support for Russia and its treatment of Taiwan, with China likely to raise trade …

Blinken raises Chinese trade practices in meetings with officials in the financial hub of Shanghai
8 months ago

Blinken raises Chinese trade practices in meetings with officials in the financial hub of Shanghai

Associated Press  

SHANGHAI — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised what the U.S. describes as unfair Chinese trade practices during his first full day of meetings in China on Thursday with local government officials in the financial hub of Shanghai. Blinken met with the city’s top official, Communist Party Secretary Chen Jining, and “raised concerns about trade policies and non-market economic …

Chinese premier meets US treasury secretary
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese premier meets US treasury secretary

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 7, 2024. As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States have deeply intertwined economic interests, Li said, adding that strengthening economic and trade cooperation is of great significance to each other's development and …

Chinese premier meets US treasury secretary
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese premier meets US treasury secretary

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 7, 2024. As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States have deeply intertwined economic interests, Li said, adding that strengthening economic and trade cooperation is of great significance to each other's development and …

Sino-US interactions gearing up
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sino-US interactions gearing up

China Daily  

As more delegations of US officials, students and business leaders are poised to arrive from across the Pacific later this month, diplomacy and exchanges have been blossoming recently between China and the United States in official, semiofficial and nongovernmental contexts at various levels. Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday that "China supports and encourages more mutual visits and …

Biden and Xi's two-hour phone call sets the tone for future China-US relations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden and Xi's two-hour phone call sets the tone for future China-US relations

Hindustan Times  

The official Chinese readout of the phone call between President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Joe Biden on Tuesday made it a point to mention that it was arranged at Washington’s request. The issues Make no mistake, both Biden and Xi laid bare existing problems on the table with the Chinese leader lacing it with phrases like “the first …

China: Xi Jinping meets US executives, tries to woo foreign investors
8 months, 4 weeks ago

China: Xi Jinping meets US executives, tries to woo foreign investors

Firstpost  

Beijing hopes to accelerate the expansion of the second-biggest economy in the world after FDI declined by 8% in 2023 as a result of investor anxiety over an anti-espionage law, exit restrictions, and raids on consultancies and due diligence businesses Even though Chinese leaders openly court international investors, many businesses are unsure of when to cross the line due to …

Xi Jinping meets US company CEOs in Beijing: Apple's Tim Cook not invited? Who was present?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Xi Jinping meets US company CEOs in Beijing: Apple's Tim Cook not invited? Who was present?

Hindustan Times  

Chinese president Xi Jinping met representatives of US businesses as the country seeks more foreign investment aiming to reassure American firms amid a slowing economy. Chinese President Xi Jinping adjusts his jacket during the closing session of the National People's Congress held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of private equity giant Blackstone was …

Chinese president issues a positive message at a meeting with U.S. business leaders
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese president issues a positive message at a meeting with U.S. business leaders

LA Times  

Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, walks with representatives from U.S. business, strategic and academic communities March 27 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for closer trade ties with the U.S. during a meeting on Wednesday with top American business leaders in Beijing that came amid a steady improvement in relations that had …

US China official conclude meeting on financial issues
11 months ago

US China official conclude meeting on financial issues

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — US and Chinese officials have completed the third meeting of a working group established to cooperate on financial issues, in a step that continues the trend set by the two powers last November to ease tensions. Officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury met with counterparts in the People’s Bank of China to discuss issues ranging from …

Xi Jinping says China seeks to be friends with US, won’t fight a 'cold or hot war’
1 year, 1 month ago

Xi Jinping says China seeks to be friends with US, won’t fight a 'cold or hot war’

Hindustan Times  

President Xi Jinping said China wants to be friends with the US and said his nation won’t fight a war with anyone, one of his clearest remarks yet proclaiming a desire for peaceful ties between the world’s two largest economies. In a speech to business executives in San Francisco shortly after meeting US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, Xi said …

China's Xi Jinping arrives in US, set to hold talks with Biden to stabilise ties at APEC meeting
1 year, 1 month ago

China's Xi Jinping arrives in US, set to hold talks with Biden to stabilise ties at APEC meeting

India TV News  

Chinese President Xi Jinping reached the United States on Tuesday afternoon in order to participate in a summit with his US counterpart Jo Biden. For their first meeting in a year, the presidents of the two largest economies in the world, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, will meet in California on Wednesday to discuss trade, Taiwan, and the tenuous relationship …

Biden and Xi, meeting in Silicon Valley, promise to work to avoid U.S.-China conflict
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden and Xi, meeting in Silicon Valley, promise to work to avoid U.S.-China conflict

LA Times  

President Biden greets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. Wednesday’s highly anticipated meeting was the first time Biden and Xi have spoken since November 2022 at the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, where they promised to “manage” their relationship amid disagreements over …

Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves Beijing for summit with Joe Biden: state media
1 year, 1 month ago

Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves Beijing for summit with Joe Biden: state media

The Hindu  

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on November 14, state media reported, on his way to San Francisco where he will hold highly anticipated talks with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden. At the invitation of United States President Biden, he will go to San Francisco for the China-U.S. presidents’ meeting,” state broadcaster CCTV reported. Positive momentum from November 2022 talks …

This year’s Biden-Xi summit has better foundation but South China Sea and Taiwan risks won’t go away
1 year, 1 month ago

This year’s Biden-Xi summit has better foundation but South China Sea and Taiwan risks won’t go away

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The course of events in the year since the last meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping offers cautious hope that they will have better luck this time around. May 26: A Chinese fighter jet flies in front of a U.S. reconnaissance plane over the South China Sea in what the U.S. military calls an “unnecessarily aggressive …

Yellen stresses economic cooperation with China as she begins talks with her Chinese counterpart
1 year, 1 month ago

Yellen stresses economic cooperation with China as she begins talks with her Chinese counterpart

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. has no desire to break economic ties with China as she began two days of talks with her Chinese counterpart on Thursday. Nicholas Szechenyi, deputy director for Asia at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said at a preview event for the APEC summit that “it seems difficult for the …

China's Foreign Minister says Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco would not be 'smooth-sailing'
1 year, 1 month ago

China's Foreign Minister says Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco would not be 'smooth-sailing'

The Hindu  

China’s Foreign Minister considers that the road to an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden would not be "smooth-sailing” and that both sides must work together to achieve results, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. Mr. Wang's three-day visit to Washington came at a time when tensions between the two countries remain high, including over …

Biden and Xi expected to meet next month after high-level US-China meetings
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden and Xi expected to meet next month after high-level US-China meetings

Al Jazeera  

Promises of a meeting between the two leaders follows a trip to Washington by Foreign Minister Wang Yi. US President Joe Biden is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next month following a visit by China’s top diplomat to the White House. While the White House would not confirm the Biden-Xi meeting, a readout of Friday’s meeting between China’s …

China’s top diplomat raises hopes for improving US ties as he starts three-day visit to Washington
1 year, 1 month ago

China’s top diplomat raises hopes for improving US ties as he starts three-day visit to Washington

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — China’s top diplomat said Thursday that dialogue between Beijing and Washington should not only be resumed but deepened, comments that raise hopes the relationship between the world’s two largest economies can be steadied in the midst of potentially world-changing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe. “Through dialogue, we will increase understanding and reduce misunderstanding and misjudgment.” With …

China’s Wang Yi to pay rare visit to US as two countries try to repair ties
1 year, 2 months ago

China’s Wang Yi to pay rare visit to US as two countries try to repair ties

Al Jazeera  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to the United States later this week as part of an ongoing effort to repair the two countries’ strained ties amid growing geopolitical crises. Wang will visit Washington from October 26-28 and meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President Joe Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan, officials said, after Blinken and …

China's Wang Yi to visit Washington amid Middle East tensions, U.S. officials say
1 year, 2 months ago

China's Wang Yi to visit Washington amid Middle East tensions, U.S. officials say

The Hindu  

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will travel to the United States later this week, senior Biden administration officials said on Monday, in a long-anticipated visit that comes amid soaring tensions in the Middle East, which U.S. officials hope Beijing can help contain. Mr. Wang will visit Washington from Oct. 26-28 and meet with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and …

A top Chinese diplomat will visit Washington ahead of a possible meeting between Biden and Xi
1 year, 2 months ago

A top Chinese diplomat will visit Washington ahead of a possible meeting between Biden and Xi

Associated Press  

Washington — China’s top diplomat will come to the United States on Thursday for a three-day visit, the latest move by Washington and Beijing to keep high-level talks open amid tense bilateral relations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan over a range of issues, including …

Britain’s foreign secretary will visit China in an attempt to shore up ties and reduce tensions
1 year, 3 months ago

Britain’s foreign secretary will visit China in an attempt to shore up ties and reduce tensions

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Britain’s top diplomat, James Cleverly, is set to visit China on Wednesday, as the two countries attempt to shore up frayed ties. The countries disagree over issues such as Beijing’s curbing of civil freedoms in Hong Kong, a former British colony, alleged human rights abuses against the Uyghur minority in the Xinjiang region, China’s support for Russia …

U.S. commerce secretary to visit China amid efforts to stabilize relations
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. commerce secretary to visit China amid efforts to stabilize relations

Associated Press  

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will meet with Chinese officials and American business leaders next week amid efforts to stabilize relations that have sunk to historic lows. Raimondo’s Aug. 27-30 visit to Beijing and Shanghai aims for “constructive discussions on issues relating to the U.S.-China commercial relationship, challenges faced by U.S. businesses, and areas for potential cooperation,” the Commerce …

China says it would welcome a visit by US commerce secretary after imposition of investment controls
1 year, 4 months ago

China says it would welcome a visit by US commerce secretary after imposition of investment controls

The Independent  

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Return of 'silver fox': Beijing taps veteran diplomat Wang Yi to replace absent Qin Gang
1 year, 4 months ago

Return of 'silver fox': Beijing taps veteran diplomat Wang Yi to replace absent Qin Gang

New Indian Express  

A veteran politician who also serves as the Communist Party's top foreign policy official, he relinquished the foreign minister role and assumed the more senior position of Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission just seven months ago. The past month had already seen the 69-year-old Wang assume some of Qin Gang's responsibilities as foreign minister, including …

Yellen sees progress in US-China ties at end of Beijing visit
1 year, 5 months ago

Yellen sees progress in US-China ties at end of Beijing visit

Al Jazeera  

US treasury secretary says 10 hours of bilateral meetings with top Chinese officials have helped stabilise relations between Washington and Beijing. United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said her talks with top Chinese officials in recent days were “direct” and “productive” and helped put the US-China relationship on “surer footing”. “The US and China have significant disagreements,” Yellen told …

US, China pledge ‘healthy’ economic ties as Yellen visits Beijing
1 year, 5 months ago

US, China pledge ‘healthy’ economic ties as Yellen visits Beijing

Al Jazeera  

US Treasury head’s trip is latest effort to stabilise relations, but few breakthroughs expected amid ongoing disputes. The United States and China are not seeking to weaken their economic ties despite ongoing disputes, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart have said as Yellen held a series of meetings with leaders in Beijing. Speaking to China-based US business …

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China as part of efforts to soothe strained relations
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China as part of efforts to soothe strained relations

The Hindu  

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Beijing on July 6 for meetings with Chinese leaders as part of efforts to revive relations that are strained by disputes about security, technology and other irritants. Ms. Yellen planned to focus on stabilizing the global economy and challenging Chinese support of Russia during its invasion of Ukraine, Treasury officials in Washington told reporters …

Yellen to visit China this week in mission to help stabilise ties
1 year, 5 months ago

Yellen to visit China this week in mission to help stabilise ties

Al Jazeera  

Treasury secretary’s visit is the second in a matter of weeks by a top US official as efforts continue to rebuild the two countries’ relations. Yellen’s visit comes just weeks after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met China’s President Xi Jinping, leading diplomat Wang Yi and Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing in June. One clear area of concern …

A welcome step: on the Blinken-Xi meet in China
1 year, 6 months ago

A welcome step: on the Blinken-Xi meet in China

The Hindu  

The United States and China this week took a much-needed step towards repairing their relations as Antony Blinken visited Beijing, the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State since 2018. Mr. Xi told Mr. Blinken that the international community was “concerned” about the current state of relations and “does not want to see conflict or confrontation”. But the very …

U.S., China pledge to improve relations, resume high-level talks after Blinken’s visit
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S., China pledge to improve relations, resume high-level talks after Blinken’s visit

The Hindu  

The United States and China have pledged to stabilise their worn out ties during a critical visit to Beijing by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met on June 19 with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “It’s in the interest of the United States, in the interests of China, and in the interest of the world.” He described his earlier …

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