As reported by Chinese state television, Blinken landed in Beijing on Sunday. A series of meetings with senior Chinese government officials are planned in Beijing during the trip, which will last until Monday.
The goal is open communication so that both countries can shape their relations responsibly, Blinken said before leaving. Against the background of the strict Chinese corona measures, but also because of the very tense relations, there had not been a visit to Beijing by a US Secretary of State since 2018. It is Blinken’s first trip to China since he took office.
Relations between Beijing and Washington are strained over a list of controversial issues. Among other things, China’s support for the Russian war in Ukraine, Beijing’s threats to Taiwan and the ongoing trade conflict between the two countries are causing disagreement. President Joe Biden’s administration sees China as the biggest geopolitical challenge and is taking a tough stance against Beijing. (sda/dpa)
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