Sunday, June 18, 2023

U.S. Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Hails 'Candid' Talks On High Stakes China Trip

 

BBC: Antony Blinken hails 'candid' talks on high stakes China trip 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held "candid" talks with his Chinese counterpart at the start of two days of meetings with officials in China, the US state department says. 

Mr Blinken emphasised the need for diplomacy and keeping "open channels of communication", a statement added. 

His trip is the first by a top US diplomat to China in almost five years. A planned Blinken visit in February was called off after a suspected Chinese spy balloon flew in US airspace. 

US officials say the main goal of the Beijing talks is to stabilise a relationship that has become extremely tense. 

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WNU Editor: The U.S. side is saying there was progress. But they do not say what that progress is. 

The Chinese side was more focused on this .... Taiwan ‘most prominent risk’ in China-US ties, FM says after ‘candid’ Blinken talks (Al Arabiya). 

U.S. Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Hails 'Candid' Talks On High Stakes China Trip 

US, China remain at odds on numerous issues as Blinken finishes first day of meetings in Beijing -- AP  

Blinken to wrap up rare visit to China, may meet Xi Jinping -- Reuters

Blinken’s day one in Beijing yields agreement for more meetings -- Politico  

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

China, U.S. agree to maintain high-level interactions during Blinken's visit -- CGTN

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

"Candid"

Just like someone here (not me) predicted. You know the trip accomplished nothing, when they roll out the adjectives.

Truthfully, it did accomplish something. Blinkie the clown was seen to engage in process, which is for nightly news consumption by hoi poloi.