Antony Blinken meets Chinese President Xi in bid to ease soaring US-China tensions
1 year, 6 months ago

Antony Blinken meets Chinese President Xi in bid to ease soaring US-China tensions

ABC  

The United States and China have pledged to stabilise their badly deteriorated ties during a critical visit to Beijing by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Key points: Mr Blinken is the highest-level US official to visit China since President Joe Biden took office China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote in a statement that Mr Blinken's visit "coincides with a critical juncture in China-US relations" The visit could usher in a meeting between Xi Jinping and Mr Biden in coming months Mr Xi said he was satisfied with progress made during talks in Beijing. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote in a statement that Mr Blinken's visit "coincides with a critical juncture in China-US relations, and it is necessary to make a choice between dialogue or confrontation, cooperation or conflict," and blamed the "US side's erroneous perception of China, leading to incorrect policies towards China" for the current "low point" in relations. Both the US and China said Mr Qin had accepted an invitation from Mr Blinken to visit Washington but Beijing made clear that "the China-US relationship is at the lowest point since its establishment".

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Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leaders
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

US Secretary of State Blinken in London for talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Secretary of State Blinken in London for talks

China Daily  

Britain's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, welcomes United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, during a bilateral meeting, in London, Britain on Sept 10. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in London for a two-day visit that includes talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Blinken was set to "discuss a range of …

US Secretary of State Blinken in London for talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Secretary of State Blinken in London for talks

China Daily  

By Jonathan Powell in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-09-11 02:17 Britain's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, welcomes United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, during a bilateral meeting, in London, Britain on Sept 10. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in London for a two-day visit that includes talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer …

Blinken's visit serves to show regional allies' unease that they may be left in the lurch: China Daily editorial
4 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months, 3 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 …

The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year
4 months, 4 weeks ago

The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — The United States and China on Saturday renewed their mutual grievances as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Chinese counterpart held their sixth meeting since last year amid an uncertain political situation in the U.S. and growing concerns about China’s increasing assertiveness in Asia and elsewhere. Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met for …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken set for talks with Chinese foreign minister in Laos
4 months, 4 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 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 …

Blinken meets with Israeli opposition leaders amid Gaza truce push
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken meets with Israeli opposition leaders amid Gaza truce push

Al Jazeera  

US top diplomat pledges additional aid to Palestinians, says Hamas is the hurdle to reaching a ceasefire in Gaza. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with top Israeli opposition leaders as the United States continues to push for a truce deal in Gaza. US President Joe Biden presented a multiphased American proposal last month, saying that it would …

Blinken says China is attempting to 'interfere' with 2024 election
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Blinken says China is attempting to 'interfere' with 2024 election

Daily Mail  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. has seen evidence that China is trying to 'influence' and 'interfere' in the November presidential election despite a commitment from leader Xi Jinping not to do so. Blinken said he raised concerns with Xi about China's support for Russia and its invasion of Ukraine, as well as other issues including Taiwan and …

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

Associated Press  

BEIJING — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his just-concluded latest visit to China with a stop at a Beijing record store where he bought albums by Taylor Swift and Chinese rocker Dou Wei in a symbolic nod to cross-cultural exchanges and understanding he had been promoting for three days. Music, he said at the Li-Pi shop on …

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 …

Biden's top diplomat Antony Blinken tries to ease 'Bad Blood' with China by popping into Beijing record store and buying Taylor Swift album after tense meeting with Xi Jinping
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden's top diplomat Antony Blinken tries to ease 'Bad Blood' with China by popping into Beijing record store and buying Taylor Swift album after tense meeting with Xi Jinping

Daily Mail  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken popped into a Beijing record store as he wrapped up a three-day trip to China, where he bought albums from Taylor Swift and a classic Chinese rock star. Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks with Yuxuan Zhou during a visit to Li-Pi record store Secretary of State Antony Blinken bought Taylor Swift's Midnights album Blinken …

Antony Blinken says he's seen evidence of China attempting to 'influence and interfere' with the 2024 elections despite repeated warnings to Xi Jinping
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Antony Blinken says he's seen evidence of China attempting to 'influence and interfere' with the 2024 elections despite repeated warnings to Xi Jinping

Daily Mail  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. has seen evidence that China is trying to 'influence' and 'interfere' in the November presidential election despite a commitment from leader Xi Jinping not to do so. 'We have seen, generally speaking, evidence of attempts to influence and arguably interfere, and we want to make sure that that's cut off as quickly …

Xi Jinping warns Blinken against ‘vicious competition’ between US & China: ‘We should be partners, not rivals’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Xi Jinping warns Blinken against ‘vicious competition’ between US & China: ‘We should be partners, not rivals’

Hindustan Times  

President Xi Jinping warned America’s top diplomat that the US shouldn’t target or oppose China, as the world’s largest economies wrapped two days of talks spanning thorny disputes on trade and Beijing’s support for Russia’s war machine. “Russia would struggle to sustain its assault on Ukraine without China’s support,” he added, noting that the US was ready to impose additional …

‘Partners, not rivals…’: Xi Jinping has a message for Antony Blinken as TikTok ban looms over China
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Partners, not rivals…’: Xi Jinping has a message for Antony Blinken as TikTok ban looms over China

Live Mint  

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world's biggest economies should be "partners, not rivals" as the two sides pressed for headway on a range of concerns. Meeting Blinken in Beijing's Great Hall of the People, Xi said the two countries had "made some positive progress" since he met with US President Joe …

U.S. and China should be ‘partners, not rivals’, Chinese President Xi Jinping tells Antony Blinken
7 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. and China should be ‘partners, not rivals’, Chinese President Xi Jinping tells Antony Blinken

The Hindu  

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing and said China and the U.S. should be partners rather than rivals and should help each other succeed rather than hurt each other. Over the past 45 years, the relationship has gone through wind and rain, and the two sides can draw a few important …

U.S.-China Ties: Blinken warns Foreign Minister Wang of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations in U.S.-China ties
7 months, 4 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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

Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill
8 months ago

Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill

Associated Press  

SHANGHAI — 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 …

US top diplomat Blinken calls for ‘level playing field’ for firms in China
8 months ago

US top diplomat Blinken calls for ‘level playing field’ for firms in China

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State expresses concern over ‘trade policies and non-market economic practices’ on visit to Shanghai. Blinken raised concerns about China’s “trade policies and non-market economic practices” and expressed hope for a “level playing field for US workers and firms operating in China”, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said Chen, who welcomed Blinken partly in English, spoke of the …

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

Antony Blinken speaks with foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, conveys that US wants to avoid escalation of Iran-Israel conflict
8 months, 1 week ago

Antony Blinken speaks with foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, conveys that US wants to avoid escalation of Iran-Israel conflict

Op India  

Amid rising tensions in West Asia, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on Sunday spoke with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan to discuss the ‘blatant’ and ‘unprecedented’ attack by Iran and its proxies on Israel, US Department of State spokesperson Mathew Miller said. During his phone calls, Blinken emphasised the importance of avoiding escalation in the region and the importance …

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, 3 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 …

Antony Blinken flinches as Biden calls Xi Jinping ‘dictator’
1 year, 1 month ago

Antony Blinken flinches as Biden calls Xi Jinping ‘dictator’

Live Mint  

Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, was spotted flinching in apparent disapproval when United States President Biden called China’s President Xi Jinping a “dictator”. The video of Joe Biden calling Xi Jinping a “dictator” surfaced a day after Joe Biden met his Chinese counterpart Xi on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Anthony Blinken, 61, visibly grimaced and was seen …

Video of Blinken's reaction to Biden calling Xi 'dictator' goes viral. Can't miss
1 year, 1 month ago

Video of Blinken's reaction to Biden calling Xi 'dictator' goes viral. Can't miss

India Today  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was caught on camera visibly wincing and shaking his head after President Joe Biden called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a "dictator" following the two presidents' four-hour meeting on Wednesday. A clip of the moment, which was captured by CNN and has been shared widely on social media, showed Blinken fidgeting with his fingers …

US President Biden again calls Xi Jinping 'dictator' after crucial bilateral meeting
1 year, 1 month ago

US President Biden again calls Xi Jinping 'dictator' after crucial bilateral meeting

India TV News  

In a surprising development, US President Joe Biden once again called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a "dictator", hours after a carefully choreographed meeting in California's Filoli Estate for the first time in over a year where they held candid and productive discussions to revive bilateral ties amid fraught relations. Notably, Biden had also referred to the Chinese President as …

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 …

Biden-Xi to meet at APEC summit: How the South China Sea and Taiwan tensions remain
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden-Xi to meet at APEC summit: How the South China Sea and Taiwan tensions remain

Firstpost  

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. 18 February: Blinken tells Wang Yi, China’s top foreign policy official, at a meeting in Munich that China must never send a surveillance balloon over the US again. 26 May: …

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 …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Delhi for talks on China, Israel
1 year, 1 month ago

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Delhi for talks on China, Israel

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks Friday in New Delhi seeking to bolster India as a regional counterweight to China and win backing for its position on Israel's war with Hamas. Blinken and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will join foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and defence minister Rajnath Singh for annual "two-plus-two" talks India …

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 …

Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco still on track but no major breakthroughs expected
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco still on track but no major breakthroughs expected

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The anticipated meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is on track for next week on the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, but the White house is not expecting the face-to-face to result in major changes to the relationship between the two nations, according to a person familiar with the planning. …

Antony Blinken, Llyod Austin to travel to India for 2+2 ministerial dialogue
1 year, 1 month ago

Antony Blinken, Llyod Austin to travel to India for 2+2 ministerial dialogue

Firstpost  

The delegation will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other senior Indian officials to discuss both bilateral and global concerns and developments in the Indo-Pacific US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin would be travelling to India for the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S …

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 …

China believes the path to a Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco in November won’t be ‘smooth sailing’
1 year, 1 month ago

China believes the path to a Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco in November won’t be ‘smooth sailing’

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s foreign minister believes the road to an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden will not be “smooth sailing” and both sides must work together to achieve results, the foreign ministry said Sunday. In an statement released by China’s foreign ministry summarizing the discussions, Wang said the road to the bilateral meeting would …

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 FM calls for 'stable' U.S. ties on visit to weigh Xi summit
1 year, 1 month ago

China FM calls for 'stable' U.S. ties on visit to weigh Xi summit

The Hindu  

China's top diplomat voiced hope Thursday for more stable relations with the United States after months of turbulence as he paid a rare trip to Washington to prepare a potential visit by President Xi Jinping. China seeks to "expand common ground and pursue cooperation that will benefit both sides so that we can stabilize US-China relations and return them to …

Blinken, Wang meet as US-China prep for expected summit between Biden and Xi
1 year, 1 month ago

Blinken, Wang meet as US-China prep for expected summit between Biden and Xi

Firstpost  

Wang’s three-day visit is the latest in a flurry of diplomatic engagements between China and the US, and the trip primarily is to prepare for an expected Xi-Biden summit in November on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders meeting in San Francisco US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi reconvened for a second …

China's Wang tells Blinken 'in-depth' dialogue can steady ties
1 year, 1 month 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, …

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 …

Antony Blinken heads to Israel to show US solidarity, seek deterrence
1 year, 2 months ago

Antony Blinken heads to Israel to show US solidarity, seek deterrence

Hindustan Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to Israel on Wednesday on a Middle East mission to prevent a wider war from erupting after an attack and hostage-taking by Palestinian Hamas militants and an Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken In a show of solidarity with Washington's closest Middle East ally, Blinken was due …

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