Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill
- Antony Blinken embarks on a crucial trip to China post Senate approval of a foreign aid package aiding Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and requiring TikTok's parent firm to sell.
- Blinken lands in Shanghai after Senate approval, showcasing U.S. support for allies, pending President Biden's signature.
- The bill allocates $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan, underscores U.S. concerns about Beijing's aggressiveness in the Indo-Pacific, and sets a timeline for TikTok's sale.
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Blinken begins China visit as tensions rise over new U.S. bill forcing TikTok sale
Blinken arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday just hours after the Senate voted on long-stalled legislation to force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform.
Antony Blinken starts China trip to stabilize ties amid tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicked off a three-day visit to China on Wednesday to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and other senior officials in a bid to stabilize bilateral ties amid tensions over a host of issues.
Blinken in China for key three-day visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in China for a three-day visit as the two countries try to keep relations on an even keel amid differences. Blinken landed in Shanghai on Wednesday afternoon where he will meet students and business leaders. He'll later head to Beijing and hold talks with top Chinese officials there. The two sides are expected to discuss issues such as Ukraine, regional peace and stability, and fentanyl. This is B…
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Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide
US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken in China to manage tensions and press Beijing on Russia
By Shaun Tandon US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure on its main rival over its support for Russia, while seeking to manage tensions between the two powers. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he boards his plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on April 23, 2024, on his way to Beijing. Photo: Mark Schiefelbein/Pool/AFP. The US diplomat will meet China’s top brass o…
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