Blinken to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York on Friday

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday in New York. This meeting comes amid ongoing tensions over trade, technology, and geopolitical issues, including Taiwan and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. China has called for the U.S. to remove additional tariffs on its goods. The U.S. remains concerned about China's relationship with Russia and its implications for global stability. Despite the tensions, both countries have maintained communication. A call between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping is being planned for the near future.