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Communication or Conflict, Tracing US-China Relations

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, in the first visit by a top US diplomat to China in almost five years.

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  • June 20, 2023
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, in the first visit by a top US diplomat to China in almost five years. The discussions were aimed at stabilizing tense US-China relations, focusing on topics such as Taiwan, the Ukraine crisis, trade disputes, and human rights. Despite both sides lowering expectations for any major breakthroughs, the meetings underscored the need for open communication to prevent potential conflict. The visit took place amidst a backdrop of chilly relations, not improved by a recent incident involving a suspected Chinese spy balloon in US airspace. 

  

Key Points: 

  1. This visit was the first by a top US diplomat to China in nearly five years, aiming to stabilize the increasingly tense relationship between the two superpowers.
  2. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang identified Taiwan as the “most prominent risk” for China-US relations, while other discussion topics included the Ukraine crisis, trade disputes over advanced technologies, and human rights issues.
  3. The visit followed an incident in which a suspected Chinese spy balloon entered US airspace, leading to the cancellation of a planned visit by Blinken in February.
  4. Both US and Chinese officials have kept expectations low for the talks, with Chinese officials questioning the sincerity of US efforts to mend relations.
  5. Despite the strained relationship, Blinken stressed the importance of communication and expressed hope to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in the next few months.

 

Continue reading at https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65941659? 

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