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Can they dial it back? Blinken in Beijing to stabilise US-China relations

Could it really spiral out of control? Increasingly militarised standoffs in the Pacific are just part of the picture as Antony Blinken becomes the highest-ranking US official to visit Beijing in five years. The trip had been pushed back at the start of the year, when a Chinese spy balloon…

France 24

New Chinese premier’s visit to Germany, France highlights strained relations with EU

China’s new Premier Li Qiang is currently on a visit to Germany, his first trip abroad since taking office in March. With France lined up as the next stop on his agenda, Li’s Western European excursion is the subject of much speculation amid strained relations between China and the EU.

France 24

How Secretary Blinken is tackling the China relationship (and others in the region)

Much of the Biden administration's approach to the world focuses on the U.S. competition with China.

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US, China upbeat on ties after Blinken visit but few specifics

The U.S. and China agreed to reopen dialog after the highest-level visit to Beijing by an American official in five years, as the world’s largest economies seek to put frayed ties on more stable footing.

Tribune News Service

Chinese premier in Germany as Western mistrust mounts

BERLIN - Germany's president Monday urged Beijing and Washington to boost dialogue, as he hosted Premier Li Qiang at a time when China's policies on Russia, trade and human rights are receiving an increasingly hostile reception in the West.

Bangkok Post

"Profound differences" remain between U.S. and China, Blinken tells NPR

As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up two days of diplomatic talks in Beijing, he said the two world powers must maintain communication despite "profound" differences.

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"Profound differences" remain between U.S. and China, Secretary Blinken tells NPR

As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up two days of diplomatic talks in Beijing, he said the two world powers must maintain communication despite "profound" differences.

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Xi tells Blinken ‘very good’ that progress made on US-China ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Secretary of State Antony Blinken it was “very good” the U.S. and China had made progress in steadying bilateral ties between the world’s two largest economies during his trip to Beijing.

Tribune News Service

‘Progress’ as Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken agree to stabilise US-China relations

China and the US have agreed to try and stabilise their intense rivalry during a rare visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

The New Daily

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 tension

The Guardian - UK

Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise US-China ties in Beijing talks

The two sides ‘made progress’, Chinese President Xi Jinping says after talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Al Jazeera

Watch as Antony Blinken holds news conference after meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing

Watch as the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, holds a news conference at the US Embassy in Beijing on Monday 19 June.

The Independent UK

Antony Blinken meets China's Xi in a bid to ease soaring U.S.-China tensions

In footage released by China's state broadcaster, Xi is heard to say "The two sides have agreed to follow through on the common understandings President Biden and I have reached in Bali."

WEKU

First Thing: Antony Blinken meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Russia urged to fulfil ‘obligations under international humanitarian law’ as death toll from destruction of Kakhovka dam rises to 52. Plus, who really came up with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?

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Blinken meets with Xi to pave way for US-China summit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday amid heightened tensions, with the talks expected to pave the way for a summit between Xi and his American counterpart Joe Biden later this year.

The Independent UK

US and China hail ‘progress’ in improving frosty relationship after Beijing talks

Hints at a truce in acrimony between Beijing and Washington during the first visit by a US secretary of state in five years

Caixin Global

EV-Maker Li Auto Readies Launch of City Assisted-Driving System

The Chinese firm will begin testing the software with a small group of users in Beijing and Shanghai this month

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‘Baby steps’ for Blinken as he tries to revive US-China ties

Top US diplomat holds talks with Wang Yi in Beijing amid reports he might also meet President Xi Jinping.

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Chinese premier hopes for closer ties with Germany

BERLIN: Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived here on Sunday for an official visit to Germany, where he will also hold the seventh China-Germany inter-governmental consultation.

Axios

Blinken has "robust conversation" with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing

They discussed managing the strained U.S.-China relationship "through open channels of communication," per Blinken.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blinken opens second day of talks in Beijing on mission to ease soaring U.S.-China tensions

On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met for nearly six hours with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, but there was no sign of a resolution to many fractious issues between the two nations.

The Independent UK

Blinken opens second day of talks in Beijing on mission to ease soaring US-China tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has opened a second and final day of critical meetings with senior Chinese officials as the two sides expressed willingness to talk but showed little inclination to bend on hardened positions that have sent tensions soaring

360info

Why Delhi and Washington need each other

If it wants to counter China in the region, it will need American help. The question is how long it will delay this.

360info

How will Modi play his hand with Biden?

Modi’s visit to Washington could answer some of the big questions around the India-US relationship.

Tribune News Service

Blinken has ‘candid’ talks with China’s Qin on trip to mend ties

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had “candid” talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing, the two countries said, as both looked to project a positive but cautious tone about a visit that’s meant to bring some semblance of normalcy back to a strained relationship.

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