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Watch as Antony Blinken holds news conference after meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing

Watch as the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, holds a news conference at the US Embassy in Beijing on Monday 19 June.

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

Antony Blinken meets China's Xi in a bid to ease soaring U.S.-China tensions

In footage released by China's state broadcaster, Xi is heard to say "The two sides have agreed to follow through on the common understandings President Biden and I have reached in Bali."

WEKU · Jun 19, 2023

First Thing: Antony Blinken meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

‘Baby steps’ for Blinken as he tries to revive US-China ties

Top US diplomat holds talks with Wang Yi in Beijing amid reports he might also meet President Xi Jinping.

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2023

Blinken has "robust conversation" with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing

They discussed managing the strained U.S.-China relationship "through open channels of communication," per Blinken.

Axios · Jun 19, 2023

Asian markets fail to build on rally with eye on China policy

HONG KONG: Markets saw a limp start Monday as traders turned more cautious after last week's rally, with eyes on China as speculation grows that officials will unveil a raft of economic stimulus measures.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2023

Blinken opens second day of talks in Beijing on mission to ease soaring U.S.-China tensions

On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met for nearly six hours with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, but there was no sign of a resolution to many fractious issues between the two nations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2023

Blinken opens second day of talks in Beijing on mission to ease soaring US-China tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has opened a second and final day of critical meetings with senior Chinese officials as the two sides expressed willingness to talk but showed little inclination to bend on hardened positions that have sent tensions soaring

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

Blinken has ‘candid’ talks with China foreign minister

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met his Chinese counterpart, and the two have agreed to meet again in Washington.

The New Daily · Jun 18, 2023