U.S. Worries About Private Chinese Companies Aiding Russia, Blinken Says
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said he urged Chinese officials “to be vigilant” as Washington continues to express concerns over possible military support to Russia.
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Germany and China Try to Reset Relations for a Changed World
This week the two countries will restart government consultations after a pandemic hiatus, but amid the war in Ukraine and rising U.S., Chinese tensions, common ground may be elusive.
Antony Blinken and Xi Jinping hold ‘candid’ talks in Beijing
Meeting between China’s president and US secretary of state takes place at time of heightened tensionThe US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has wrapped up a rare trip to Beijing where he met China’s president, Xi Jinping, concluding a high-stakes v…
Blinken Meets Xi as China and the U.S. Try to Ease Tensions
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is meeting with Xi Jinping, China’s leader, on a trip aimed at ensuring that competition “does not veer into conflict.”
Antony Blinken in China: all eyes on whether US secretary of state will meet Xi Jinping
A meeting is yet to be confirmed, a day after ‘candid’ talks with China’s foreign minister, who said ties were at their lowest point since diplomatic relations beganAntony Blinken will meet China’s top diplomat and perhaps its president on Monday, on t…
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 compromiseAntony Blinken has arrived in Beijing on the highest-level trip by a US official since 2018, with his aides signalling he was see…
As Blinken Heads to China, Suspicion Awaits Him
Even as Beijing prepares for a visit by the secretary of state, China’s leader has made clear his expectations of more hostile superpower competition.
Blinken visit seeks to ease fraught US relationship with China
US secretary of state’s visit comes amid tense exchanges as China’s foreign minister says US should respect the ‘Taiwan issue’In a long-awaited visit, the US secretary of state is due to arrive in China this week, where he is expected to meet with seni…
‘Chinese agents could be following me’, says Australian artist at centre of censorship row
Australian consular officials will attend the opening of Badiucao’s show in Poland after Chinese ambassador demanded it be closed downGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAustralian consular officials in Poland will attend the opening of an exhib…
Russia-China Bond Is Closely Watched, and Fraught
The shows of bonhomie between the two leaders reflect the bond between Russia and China, which could become more fraught as Russian dependence deepens.