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Blinken discusses U.S.-China ties in call with new foreign minister Qin

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives at Henri Coanda airport, in Bucarest, Romania, on November 29, 2022, ahead of a NATO meeting. Daniel MIHAILESCU/Pool via REUTERS

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he spoke on Sunday with incoming Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, appointed last week to the post following his role as ambassador to the United States.

On Twitter, Blinken said he discussed the U.S.-China relationship and efforts to maintain open lines of communication in a telephone call with Qin.

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