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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

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 will seek China’s cooperation in curbing fentanyl at high-stakes visit

US secretary of state ‘held candid, substantive, and constructive talks’, state department spokesperson says

The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2023

Antony Blinken begins China visit that spy balloon put off

US secretary of state’s trip seeks to clear the air but issues such as Taiwan and Ukraine leave limited room for compromise

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

Blinken meets senior Chinese officials in Beijing

The trip comes as part of an effort to stabilize ties and restore normal channels of communication.

Axios · Jun 18, 2023

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken begins rare China trip

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun meetings in Beijing, the first top American diplomat to visit China in five years.

The New Daily · Jun 18, 2023

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

The US secretary of state’s visit will cover a wide range of issues such as trade with Taiwan, Ukraine and Beijing’s military assertiveness in the South China Sea – but officials have sought to play down the chance of a thaw

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Blinken arrives in Beijing in bid to cool soaring US-China tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing early Sunday on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to try to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set many around the world on edge.

France 24 · Jun 18, 2023

Antony Blinken has started meetings in Beijing, aiming to cool US-China tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing early Sunday on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to try to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set many around the world on edge.

WEKU · Jun 18, 2023