Blinken, in Shanghai, begins expected contentious talks with Chinese officials


by KIFI

KIFI— By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer SHANGHAI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has opened his first full day of meetings in China by talking with local government officials in Shanghai. Blinken discussed local and regional issues with the Chinese Communist Party secretary of Shanghai on Thursday. He also planned to speak to

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Radio Free Asia—Blinken begins China trip with light friction. ‘#China does not hold high expectations for #Blinken’s visit,’ state-run tabloid Global Times said.