Category: Antony Blinken

Blinken Meets Chinese Foreign Minister in a Rare Trip to Beijing Amid Criticism and Dim Hopes for Progress

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese foreign minister Qing Gan on June 17, hours after arriving in China for a two-day visit. The timing of his trip, however, has been met with criticism as experts and U.S. lawmakers say that visiting China was a mistake and ill-advised. Blinken is the highest-level American official…


Blinken Meets With Chinese Foreign Minister in Rare Trip to Beijing Amid Criticism, Dim Hopes for Progress

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang on June 17, hours after arriving in China for a two-day visit. The timing of his trip, however, has been met with criticism as experts and U.S. lawmakers say that visiting China was a mistake and ill-advised. Blinken is the highest-level American official…


Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Meet in Rare Trip to Beijing Amid Criticism, Dim Hopes for Progress

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang in Beijing on June 17, part of a two-day visit that has drawn criticism as experts and U.S. lawmakers say that visiting China was a mistake. Blinken, the highest-level U.S. official to set foot in China since President Joe Biden took office…


Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Hold ‘Candid’ Talks in Beijing

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on June 17 had a “candid” talk with Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang in Beijing, the two sides said, at the start of a two-day visit that has drawn criticism as experts and U.S. lawmakers say that visiting China was a mistake. Blinken, the highest-level U.S. official to set…


Blinken Lands in China on Trip to Manage Tensions With CCP

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing on Sunday after months of urging by the Biden administration for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to reestablish normal bilateral communications. Blinken is the highest-level American official to set foot in China since President Joe Biden took office in 2021, and the first secretary of state to…


Blinken Kicks Off Meetings in Beijing on Trip to Manage Tensions With CCP

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday kicked off two days of high-stakes diplomatic talks in Beijing after months of urging by the Biden administration for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to reestablish normal bilateral communications. Blinken opened his program by meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang for an extended discussion to be followed by…


Blinken Visits China on Mission to Manage Tensions With CCP

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday kicked off two days of high-stakes diplomatic talks in Beijing after months of urging by the Biden administration for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to reestablish normal bilateral communications. Blinken opened his program by meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang for an extended discussion to be followed by…


Blinken Kicks Off Meetings in Beijing on Mission to Manage Tensions With CCP

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday kicked off two days of high-stakes diplomatic talks in Beijing after months of urging by the Biden administration for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to reestablish normal bilateral communications. Blinken opened his program by meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang for an extended discussion to be followed by…


LIVE NOW: Blinken, Singapore Foreign Minister Hold Press Availability

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan hold a joint press availability at the Department of State at 11:45 a.m. ET on June 16. …


Blinken, Singapore Foreign Minister Hold Press Availability

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan hold a joint press availability at the Department of State at 11:45 a.m. ET on June 16. …