Blinken visits Hanoi, pledges to take US-Vietnam relations to 'even higher level'
1 year, 9 months ago

Blinken visits Hanoi, pledges to take US-Vietnam relations to 'even higher level'

Firstpost  

Hanoi: In order to offset China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought Saturday to deepen ties with former adversaries in Hanoi, fifty years after the last US combat soldiers left South Vietnam. Just two weeks after the 50th anniversary of the US troop pullout that put an end to America’s direct military participation in Vietnam, Blinken and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made a commitment to elevate relations to new heights. “This has been a very comprehensive and effective relationship and going forward we will continue to deepen relations,” Chinh told the AP, adding, “We highly appreciate the role and responsibility of the US towards the Asia Pacific, or, in a larger scheme, the Indo-Pacific.” Earlier, Blinken broke ground on a sprawling new $1.2 billion US embassy compound in the Vietnamese capital, a project the Biden administration hopes will demonstrate its commitment to further improving ties less than 30 years after diplomatic relations were restored in 1995. “Washington and Hanoi are almost completely aligned on the kind of Indo-Pacific that we want to see and in which we want to reside: a region that’s free and open, where all countries large and small play by the same rules, where large countries don’t bully small ones, where countries trade freely but also fairly, and where disputes are resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law,” said Dan Kritenbrink, a former US ambassador to Vietnam who is currently the State Department’s top diplomat for East Asia.

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Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leaders
3 months, 1 week ago

Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leaders

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make his 19th trip in office to Asia this week when he leads the U.S. delegation to a meeting of East Asian leaders in Laos. The State Department said Tuesday that Blinken would fill in for President Joe Biden at the annual East Asia Summit, hosted by the chair of the Association …

Leaders of China and Vietnam pledge to strengthen political and economic ties
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Leaders of China and Vietnam pledge to strengthen political and economic ties

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The leaders of China and Vietnam pledged to further their economic ties and gave a nod to their shared communist ideology during the first visit by Vietnam’s new president to Beijing on Monday. Xi remarked on the “deep friendship” between Vietnam and China and said Vietnam was a priority for Beijing’s “neighborhood diplomacy.” “As two ruling Communist parties …

China-Vietnam community with shared future cornerstone for regional stability: China Daily editorial
4 months, 4 weeks ago

China-Vietnam community with shared future cornerstone for regional stability: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

By stressing he would like to establish a good working relationship as well as personal friendship with his visiting Vietnamese counterpart during their meeting in Beijing on Monday, President Xi Jinping expressed Beijing's hope that Vietnam will maintain the stability of its China policy. By choosing China as the destination for his first overseas visit since he was elected general …

Blinken's visit serves to show regional allies' unease that they may be left in the lurch: China Daily editorial
5 months, 1 week ago

Blinken's visit serves to show regional allies' unease that they may be left in the lurch: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, August 1, 2024. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his 10-day back-to-back visits to six countries neighboring China — Laos, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia — on Saturday. They strongly prefer that the United States not engage the world alone", a veiled jab at former US president Donald Trump's "America First" …

US urged to return to rational China policy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

US urged to return to rational China policy

China Daily  

Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during their meeting on Saturday in Vientiane, Laos. During a news conference at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held in Brazil on Thursday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she would press China to address the country's macroeconomic model that has led to …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken set for talks with Chinese foreign minister in Laos
5 months, 2 weeks ago

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken set for talks with Chinese foreign minister in Laos

New Indian Express  

VIENTIANE: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Laos on Saturday, where he will attend a regional meeting and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, part of a multi-nation Asia visit aimed at reinforcing regional ties in the face of an increasingly assertive Beijing. The top US diplomat is due to meet his Chinese counterpart on the …

Heading to Asia, Blinken aims to shore up Indo-Pacific ties and stress US commitment to the region
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Heading to Asia, Blinken aims to shore up Indo-Pacific ties and stress US commitment to the region

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ignoring the political chaos surrounding President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head to Asia this week on a long-planned eight-day trip aimed at shoring up ties with Indo-Pacific allies and partners but with the priority of assuring them that the United States remains committed to the region. The State …

Beijing and Hanoi united in their desire to ensure stable regional environment: China Daily editorial
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing and Hanoi united in their desire to ensure stable regional environment: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. In December last year, during a visit to Hanoi, President Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of the Communist …

A U.S. envoy visits Hanoi days after Putin, saying US-Vietnam trust is at ‘all-time high’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A U.S. envoy visits Hanoi days after Putin, saying US-Vietnam trust is at ‘all-time high’

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — A senior U.S. diplomat held talks in Vietnam on Saturday and said that the trust between the two countries was at an “all-time high,” just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Hanoi. Russia remains important for Vietnam, not just because it is an old ally from the Cold War era, but also because it …

U.S. envoy visits Hanoi days after Putin, saying U.S.-Vietnam trust is at ‘all-time high’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. envoy visits Hanoi days after Putin, saying U.S.-Vietnam trust is at ‘all-time high’

LA Times  

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink speaks in Taguig, Philippines, in May. A senior U.S. diplomat held talks in Vietnam on Saturday and said that the trust between the two countries was at an “all-time high,” just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Hanoi. Russia remains important for Vietnam, not …

U.S.-China Ties: Blinken warns Foreign Minister Wang of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations in U.S.-China ties
8 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S.-China Ties: Blinken warns Foreign Minister Wang of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations in U.S.-China ties

The Hindu  

The United States and China butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met on April 26 with senior Chinese officials and warned of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations. “This is a major question before our two countries and tests our sincerity and ability.” Wang also outlined, without …

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as recent tensions threaten to sour US-China relations
8 months, 3 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
8 months, 3 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 …

Antony Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new U.S. foreign aid bill
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Antony Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new U.S. foreign aid bill

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform -– all areas of contention between …

As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week with U.S.-China ties at a critical point over numerous global disputes. Here’s a look at some of the key issues Blinken is expected to bring up on the trip: RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR The Biden administration has grown increasingly …

As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, shown last year with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, is meeting with Chinese officials this week. Here’s a look at some of the key issues Blinken is expected to raise on the trip: Russia-Ukraine war The Biden administration has grown increasingly concerned in recent months about Chinese support for Russia’s defense industrial base, …

After a Major Upgrade, the US Military Wants to Take Things Further With Vietnam
9 months, 3 weeks ago

After a Major Upgrade, the US Military Wants to Take Things Further With Vietnam

The Diplomat  

U.S. military leaders are eyeing more cooperation with Vietnam in 2024, aiming to deepen a relationship that has expanded rapidly amid heightened tensions with China. “We’d really like to get to Vietnam,” Col. Brandon Teague, commander of the U.S. Army’s 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, said in an interview at a conference in Washington, D.C. in October. “So we’d really …

US confident over Vietnam ties despite defence pledges with China
1 year ago

US confident over Vietnam ties despite defence pledges with China

Firstpost  

During China President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hanoi last week, Vietnam’s leaders strengthened their connections with Beijing, three months after they had done the same with Washington during Joe Biden’s visit, which has been hailed as a victory for Vietnam’s “Bamboo diplomacy” As the two superpowers vie for influence, Hanoi this week declared stronger connections with China, especially on defence …

Vantage | Why world's investors and political leaders are wooing Vietnam
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | Why world's investors and political leaders are wooing Vietnam

Firstpost  

As the world de-risks or de-couples from China, it is a turning point for Vietnam. This could be the making of a new ‘Asian Tiger’ Vietnam, a southeast Asian country, smaller in size than the Indian state of Rajasthan, with a population of 100 million and among the fastest growing economies in the region. In September, US President Joe Biden …

President warmly welcomed after arrival in Hanoi
1 year, 1 month ago

President warmly welcomed after arrival in Hanoi

China Daily  

By YANG HAN in Hanoi | China Daily | Updated: 2023-12-13 08:36 People hold the national flags of China and Vietnam to welcome the arrival of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, in Hanoi on Tuesday. "When Xi comes to Vietnam, I feel so happy," said Vinh, who studied music in …

China’s Xi pushes more trust with Vietnam after Hanoi’s move closer to Washington
1 year, 1 month ago

China’s Xi pushes more trust with Vietnam after Hanoi’s move closer to Washington

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. At a summit in Hanoi, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Vietnamese Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong called for the bolstering of their strategic relationship and agreed to cooperate on issues ranging from …

China’s Xi visits Vietnam weeks after it strengthened ties with the US and Japan
1 year, 1 month ago

China’s Xi visits Vietnam weeks after it strengthened ties with the US and Japan

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday seeking to deepen ties with the Southeast Asian neighbor, weeks after it elevated its diplomatic relations with the United States and Japan. At the meeting with Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Xi announced that the countries would work together to create a “China-Vietnam community with a …

China’s Xi on visit to Vietnam months after Hanoi strengthened ties with US
1 year, 1 month ago

China’s Xi on visit to Vietnam months after Hanoi strengthened ties with US

Al Jazeera  

President Xi Jinping’s first state visit to Vietnam in six years seeks to deepen ties between the communist neighbours. China’s President Xi Jinping is in Vietnam for his first state visit in six years, seeking to strengthen ties between the communist neighbours as Hanoi deepens diplomatic relations with Western countries. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Xi’s …

President to make 2-day state visit to Vietnam
1 year, 1 month ago

President to make 2-day state visit to Vietnam

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Vietnam from Tuesday to Wednesday, a trip that is expected to pave the way for further elevation of bilateral relations and expansion of cooperation in multiple sectors. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will travel to Hanoi at the invitation of Nguyen Phu …

China's Wang tells Blinken 'in-depth' dialogue can steady ties
1 year, 2 months ago

China's Wang tells Blinken 'in-depth' dialogue can steady ties

Firstpost  

The Biden administration’s priority with Beijing has been to prevent intense competition between the two largest economies and disagreements on a host of issues - including trade, Taiwan and the South China Sea - from veering into conflict. The United States and China have disagreements and need “in-depth” and “comprehensive” dialogue to reduce misunderstandings and stabilize ties, China’s foreign minister, …

Vietnam, key piece of America’s Indo-Pacific puzzle
1 year, 3 months ago

Vietnam, key piece of America’s Indo-Pacific puzzle

The Hindu  

In international relations, strategic turnarounds are not uncommon, and are in fact embedded in the very tapestry of anarchical structural realities. On September 10, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, Nguyen Phu Trong, and the U.S. President, Joe Biden, met in Vietnam during Mr. Biden’s visit, marking a new phase in the bilateral relationship between …

'It's not about containing China', says Biden on strengthening trade relations with Vietnam
1 year, 4 months ago

'It's not about containing China', says Biden on strengthening trade relations with Vietnam

India TV News  

Amid tensions with Beijing, US President Joe Biden on Sunday asserted that his push to strengthen relations with Vietnam was not part of any efforts to initiate a 'cold war' with China, but rather about providing global stability by building relationships with Asian countries. During his visit, Biden described the US and Vietnam as "critical partners at a very critical …

Biden leads US tech executives in talks with business leaders in Vietnam
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden leads US tech executives in talks with business leaders in Vietnam

Al Jazeera  

Business talks held as Washington and Hanoi seek to deepen cooperation amid shared concerns about China’s rise. Executives of top tech firms, including Google and Intel, have met with business leaders in Vietnam as part of United States President Joe Biden’s landmark visit to the Southeast Asian country. Tech leaders joined Biden and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on …

Biden says US outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden says US outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — President Joe Biden said Sunday his visit to Vietnam to showcase stronger ties with Hanoi was not about trying to start a “cold war” with China, but rather was part of a broader effort to provide global stability by building U.S. relationships throughout Asia at a time of tensions with Beijing. “It’s not about containing China,” Biden …

Biden says U.S. outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden says U.S. outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China

LA Times  

President Biden with Nguyễn Phú Trong, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, at a welcome ceremony Sunday in Hanoi. President Biden said Sunday his visit to Vietnam to showcase stronger ties with Hanoi was not about trying to start a “cold war” with China, but rather was part of a broader effort to provide global stability by building …

US President Biden visits Vietnam: Wartime foes to highest-level partners?
1 year, 4 months ago

US President Biden visits Vietnam: Wartime foes to highest-level partners?

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden and Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong are expected to agree to new partnership. China will be watching Biden’s visit closely, too, assessing whether Vietnam’s cosying of relations with the US weakens Beijing’s influence in Hanoi or alters strategic interests with its southern neighbour. ‘Remarkable breakthrough in bilateral ties’ Vietnam and the US are …

Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Vietnamese leaders, the White House announced on Monday. He then told donors at a New Mexico reception earlier this month that he would “be going to Vietnam shortly because Vietnam wants to change our relationship and become a partner.” …

Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to …

Joe Biden to visit Vietnam in September, White House says
1 year, 4 months ago

Joe Biden to visit Vietnam in September, White House says

Hindustan Times  

US president Joe Biden is set to travel to Vietnam on September 10, the White House said. As per the schedule, the US president will meet General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other key leaders “to discuss ways to further deepen cooperation between the United States and Vietnam.” US president Joe Biden “The leaders will explore opportunities to promote the …

Blinken meets Wang Yi in Indonesia. But the region remains wary of the US-China rivalry
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken meets Wang Yi in Indonesia. But the region remains wary of the US-China rivalry

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met China’s top diplomat to discuss thorny issues as part of efforts to nurture talks on the sidelines of regional diplomatic meetings in Indonesia, whose president called on rival powers Friday to avoid turning the region into a “competition arena.” Blinken stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the …

Column: Blinken tried to build a floor under U.S.-China relations. He may have to keep doing it
1 year, 6 months ago

Column: Blinken tried to build a floor under U.S.-China relations. He may have to keep doing it

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week in Beijing. But he also asked for direct exchanges between the two countries’ military leaders, a priority he called “hugely important” — and the Chinese turned that down flat. Only a day after Blinken left Beijing, Biden touched off a brief furor when he told …

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 …

Blinken says US ‘doesn’t support Taiwan independence’ in visit to ease relations with China
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken says US ‘doesn’t support Taiwan independence’ in visit to ease relations with China

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Blinken met on Monday with Chinese President Xi and said they agreed to …

With visit to China, Blinken clears a diplomatic path, but it's unclear where it goes
1 year, 6 months ago

With visit to China, Blinken clears a diplomatic path, but it's unclear where it goes

NPR  

With visit to China, Blinken clears a diplomatic path, but it's unclear where it goes Enlarge this image toggle caption Leah Millis/AP Leah Millis/AP Secretary of State Antony Blinken's long-anticipated trip to Beijing shows that the administration is keen to reignite diplomacy and inject some stability to its dealings with China, but whether it was a success remains to be …

Xi meets Blinken as China, U.S. agree to ‘stabilise’ ties
1 year, 6 months ago

Xi meets Blinken as China, U.S. agree to ‘stabilise’ ties

The Hindu  

Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 19 said China and the United States had made “progress” on some of the issues recently straining relations as he met with visiting Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing. That Mr. Xi met the visiting top U.S. diplomat – the meeting hadn’t been confirmed publicly when Mr. Blinken landed in Beijing on Sunday …

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 …

Blinken and Xi pledge to stabilize deteriorated US-China ties, but China rebuffs the main US request
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken and Xi pledge to stabilize deteriorated US-China ties, but China rebuffs the main US request

Associated Press  

BEIJING — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met on Monday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and said they agreed to “stabilize” badly deteriorated U.S.-China ties, but America’s top diplomat left Beijing with his biggest ask rebuffed: better communications between their militaries. Still, China’s main diplomat for the Western Hemisphere, Yang Tao, said he thought Blinken’s visit to China “marks …

Blinken and Xi report progress on U.S.-China relations, but military communication remains elusive
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken and Xi report progress on U.S.-China relations, but military communication remains elusive

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday. Wrapping up a two-day high-stakes mission to China, America’s top diplomat held “candid, constructive” talks with President Xi Jinping and other officials that eased tensions but left major, daunting differences unresolved, both sides said Monday. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said …

US-China pledge to stabilise ties after Xi-Blinken meeting
1 year, 6 months ago

US-China pledge to stabilise ties after Xi-Blinken meeting

The Telegraph  

Chinese president Xi Jinping hailed “progress” in relations with the US after a rare visit from secretary of state Antony Blinken aimed at halting a slide towards conflict. Mr Blinken’s visit, the first by the US’s top diplomat since 2018, ended without an agreement to restart communication between the militaries of the two nations, a key goal for the White …

Blinken seeks to warm up frosty US-China relations in high-stakes Beijing trip
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken seeks to warm up frosty US-China relations in high-stakes Beijing trip

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 US secretary of state Antony …

Blinken in Beijing as U.S., China look to cool tensions
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken in Beijing as U.S., China look to cool tensions

The Hindu  

Antony Blinken landed in Beijing on Sunday in the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State in five years, as the world’s two biggest powers attempt to manage an increasingly fractious relationship. Mr. Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks on Sunday for several hours before a working dinner. Mr. Blinken said following the talks that both …

Blinken touts ‘progress’ made in highly-anticipated Beijing meetings
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken touts ‘progress’ made in highly-anticipated Beijing meetings

CNN  

Beijing CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said that the United States and China had made “progress” toward steering relations back on track as both sides agreed on the need to “stabilize” the bilateral relationship between the two superpowers. The top US diplomat, speaking after two days of meetings in Beijing with top officials including President …

U.S., China remain at odds on numerous issues as Blinken finishes first day of meetings in Beijing
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S., China remain at odds on numerous issues as Blinken finishes first day of meetings in Beijing

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, center, walks with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, right, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Sunday. Blinken, the highest-level American official to visit China since President Biden took office, will have more senior level contacts with the Chinese on Monday, including potentially with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Blinken’s trip follows his postponement …

‘A real conversation’: Blinken has ‘constructive’ talks in China
1 year, 6 months ago

‘A real conversation’: Blinken has ‘constructive’ talks in China

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat meets China’s FM in Beijing during the highest-level official visit in five years. He also made clear China’s concerns regarding its core interests – including the Taiwan issue, describing it as the “most prominent risk” in Sino-US relations, it said. Before the talks, US officials saw little chance of any breakthrough on the long list of disputes …

Blinken stresses need for better US-Chinese communications as he heads to Beijing
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken stresses need for better US-Chinese communications as he heads to Beijing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Shortly before setting out for Beijing, Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday emphasized the importance of the U.S. and China establishing better lines of communication. The U.S. wants to make sure “that the competition we have with China doesn’t veer into conflict” due to avoidable misunderstandings, Blinken told reporters in Washington. Biden and Xi had made commitments …

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