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Secretary Blinken to Visit China Amid U.S.-China Strategic Tensions

Antony Blinken's upcoming trip to China aims to address key issues such as trade practices, military tensions, and support for Russia.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with reporters as he and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters meet with reporters at the State Department in Washington, Thursday, April 11, 2024.
US President Joe Biden speaks at a conference of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Washington on Friday. The president seeks re-election this fall. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Overview

  • Blinken's visit follows a series of high-level engagements aimed at managing U.S.-China relations.
  • The visit will include discussions on unfair trade practices, military tensions in the Indo-Pacific, and China's support for Russia.
  • Recent U.S. actions include tougher rhetoric and potential new tariffs on Chinese goods as the presidential election approaches.
  • China's economic strategies, including incentives for green technology, are causing international trade concerns.
  • U.S. and China continue to seek stable relations despite ongoing global conflicts and strategic disagreements.