China accused of attempting to influence US elections: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of attempting to influence the upcoming US elections, despite Chinese President Xi Jinping's pledge not to interfere. Blinken reiterated President Biden's message to Xi, emphasizing that any interference is unacceptable. Concerns were raised about China exploiting social divisions in the US. Blinken's recent visit to China aimed to address differences and enhance bilateral communication.