Blinken looks to boost people-to-people ties during second visit to China

Blinken looks to boost people-to-people ties during second visit to China

State Department  — While Washington and Beijing are divided over a range of thorny issues, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his second visit to China this week focusing first on the importance of direct engagement. It is something, he says, that is essential for addressing key issues affecting people from both countries and the world.  People-to-people ties  In a relaxed setting Wednesday, amid efforts to strengthen people-to-people…

The US Secretary of State wants to increase pressure on Beijing on several fronts, including in support of Russia, as he seeks greater stability in bilateral relations.