US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken in China to manage tensions and press Beijing on Russia

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP— 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—US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences ‘responsibly’. 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 […]

The Guardian—Antony Blinken arrives in China with warning for Beijing over support of Russia. US secretary of state to hold talks with Chinese counterpart and most likely with President Xi JinpingAntony Blinken has landed in China amid a worsening rift between the world’s two most powerful countries that threatens to overshadow otherwise improving relations.The US secretary of state arrives with a warning that the US and its European allies are no longer prepared to tolerate China’s sale of weapon components and dual-use products to Russia, which are helping Vladimir Putin rebuild and...

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 […]