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US-China discuss differences, emphasize dialogue, sign foreign aid bill

Hindustan Times — April 26, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

Summary: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, emphasizing responsible management of differences. Talks covered military communications, counternarcotics, and AI cooperation. Both sides acknowledged deepening divisions on issues like Taiwan, South China Sea, trade, and human rights. Blinken stressed the importance of dialogue despite challenges. The US signed a $95 billion foreign aid bill, including support for Taiwan and countering China's actions in the South China Sea.

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  1. [2.8]
    China accused of interfering in US elections, says Antony Blinken (Mint)
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  2. [3.5]
    China accused of attempting to influence US elections: Blinken (Hindustan Times)
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  3. [4.1]
    US urges China to stop supporting Russia militarily (ABC News)
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  4. [3.7]
    Blinken warns China on election interference and supports peace efforts (CNN)
    23d
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  5. [5.8]
    Blinken meets Chinese officials to address tensions and issues (The Associated Press)
    23d

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  6. [4.6]
    Blinken to meet Xi Jinping to address tensions responsibly (Financial Times)
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  7. [5.7]
    Blinken meets Xi Jinping to address strained US-China relations (CNBC)
    23d

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  8. [4.2]
    Wang Yi stresses stability in US-China relations (CNN)
    23d
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  9. [5.2]
    Blinken emphasizes dialogue in US-China relations during Beijing visit (DAWN.com)
    23d
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  10. [5.7]
    Blinken visits China to address key issues, improve relations (The Washington Post)
    23d

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  11. [4.2]
    Blinken warns China against supporting Russia in Ukraine conflict (EL PAÍS USA)
    25d
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  12. [4.5]
    Blinken's China visit focuses on concerns over weapon sales (The Guardian)
    25d
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  13. [4.0]
    Blinken to warn China on aiding Russia, consider sanctions (Financial Times)
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