Blinken Holds Crucial Meetings with Chinese and Japanese Diplomats Amid Taiwan Election

The U.S. emphasizes peace in the Taiwan Strait, but the fragility of U.S.-China relations looms large.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, emphasizing peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait as Taiwan holds its presidential election.
The U.S. is not supporting any candidate in Taiwan's election and plans to send an unofficial delegation to the island after the election.
Blinken and Kamikawa also discussed the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and preparation for a state visit by Japan's prime minister to the U.S.
Liu Jianchao, who is likely to become China's next foreign minister, assured that China does not seek to alter the world order and is committed to peaceful development.
Despite the meetings and dialogues, the U.S.-China relationship remains fragile and could be disrupted by many factors, including the outcome of Taiwan's election.