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Blinken visits China to address key issues, improve relations

The Washington Post — April 26, 2024, 02:00 AM UTC

Summary: Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China to address issues like China's support for Russia's defense industry and the global fentanyl trade. Relations have improved since his last visit 10 months ago. Blinken met with China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, for over six hours to discuss various issues, including military discussions and Taiwan. He emphasized the importance of direct engagement and cooperation between the two countries.

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Timeline:

  1. [2.8]
    China accused of interfering in US elections, says Antony Blinken (Mint)
    22d
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  2. [3.5]
    China accused of attempting to influence US elections: Blinken (Hindustan Times)
    22d
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  3. [4.1]
    US urges China to stop supporting Russia militarily (ABC News)
    23d
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  4. [3.7]
    Blinken warns China on election interference and supports peace efforts (CNN)
    23d
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  5. [5.2]
    US-China discuss differences, emphasize dialogue, sign foreign aid bill (Hindustan Times)
    23d
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  6. [5.8]
    Blinken meets Chinese officials to address tensions and issues (The Associated Press)
    23d

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  7. [4.6]
    Blinken to meet Xi Jinping to address tensions responsibly (Financial Times)
    23d
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  8. [5.7]
    Blinken meets Xi Jinping to address strained US-China relations (CNBC)
    23d

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  9. [4.2]
    Wang Yi stresses stability in US-China relations (CNN)
    23d
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  10. [5.2]
    Blinken emphasizes dialogue in US-China relations during Beijing visit (DAWN.com)
    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)
    29d
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