Ali Wyne on China-US Relations After the Blinken Visit

Ali Wyne on China-US Relations After the Blinken Visit

Advertisement U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his much-anticipated first trip to China on June 18-19, well over two years after he first assumed office. His visit came amid increasing worries – especially by other countries in the Indo-Pacific region – that China and the United States have entered into a new Cold War. … Read more

Will Blinken’s Trip to China Have a Lasting Impact?

Will Blinken’s Trip to China Have a Lasting Impact?

China Power | Diplomacy | East Asia In this case, the trip itself was the deliverable. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) shakes hands with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi during a meeting in Beijing, China, June 19, 2023. Credit: U.S. State Department photo Advertisement U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent trip to China was all about putting … Read more

US and China Hold Top-Level Talks, But Their Rivalry Remains Unchecked

US and China Hold Top-Level Talks, But Their Rivalry Remains Unchecked

Advertisement The United States and China may be back to talking at a high level, but their battle for global power and influence remains unchecked and mutual suspicion still runs deep. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken set low goals for his visit to Beijing this week, and he met them. About the most the … Read more

It’s Official: US Secretary of State Blinken Will Visit China

It’s Official: US Secretary of State Blinken Will Visit China

China Power | Diplomacy | East Asia The U.S. and Chinese governments confirmed Blinken’s trip for June 18-19, while also giving a preview of their narratives on the engagement. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with then-Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on the margins of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week, in … Read more

US Secretary of State Blinken Poised to Finally Make His China Trip

US Secretary of State Blinken Poised to Finally Make His China Trip

Advertisement U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reportedly heading to China later this week, over four months after a previously planned trip was canceled following the appearance of a Chinese surveillance balloon over the continental United States. According to the Associated Press, “U.S. officials say Blinken expects to be in Beijing on June 18 … Read more

China, US Break Diplomatic Deadlock

China, US Break Diplomatic Deadlock

Advertisement U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, met on May 10 and 11 in Vienna, Austria, both sides confirmed on Thursday. (Wang, previously China’s long-time foreign minister, is now the director of the Chinese Communist Party’s Foreign Affairs Office, a higher-ranking position.) The United States described the talks as … Read more