US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences ‘responsibly’

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP— By Shaun Tandon US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences “responsibly” as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks. A day before meeting Beijing’s top brass to tackle thorny issues including Russia, Taiwan and trade, Blinken’s visit to Shanghai saw […]

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken in China to manage tensions and press Beijing on Russia. By Shaun Tandon US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure on its main rival over its support for Russia, while seeking to manage tensions between the two powers. The US diplomat will meet China’s top brass on Friday in Beijing, where he is […]

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—China warns US Chief Sec. Blinken over ‘downward spiral’ in ties following talks. By Shaun Tandon China’s foreign minister warned Antony Blinken on Friday that US pressure could trigger a “downward spiral”, as the visiting secretary of state raised concerns on issues including support for Russia. In a sign of the importance of the relationship between the world’s top two economies, officials said Chinese President Xi Jinping would […]

CNN—Blinken asked if China is meddling in US elections. Hear his response. CNN’s Kylie Atwood sits down with top American diplomat Antony Blinken to discuss if recent actions by China violate a commitment made by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to President Joe Biden to not interfere with the 2024 elections.