US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on April 26, 2024, for discussions. The meeting involved various gestures and reactions between the two officials.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with top Chinese leaders, including diplomat Wang Yi and likely President Xi Jinping, to address issues like Chinas support for Russias defense industry, global fentanyl trade, military dialogue, Taiwan relations, and cutting off Chinese access to advanced technology for military use. The visit aims to manage the tense but interdependent relationship between the two superpower rivals through direct engagement and cooperation while addressing differences responsibly.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit China to address key issues, express concerns about China's support for Russia, discuss human rights abuses and unfair trade practices, and manage competition. The visit aims to maintain stability in the US-China relationship, following recent phone calls between President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. Blinken will focus on issues in the Indo-Pacific region, urge China to encourage restraint from Iran amid tensions with Israel, and emphasize peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting China to urge leaders to sever ties with Russia amidst concerns of Chinese support for Moscow's defense industry. The discussions will address disputes over China's involvement in the war in Ukraine, claims over the South China Sea, and U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese technology. The U.S. accuses China of enabling Russia's defense sector, leading to increased civilian casualties in Ukraine. Blinken aims to coordinate messages with Europe for a more effective stance against Russia, highlighting China as the primary contributor to Moscow's defense industry support.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, spoke at a press conference during the second session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing. Wang discussed China's foreign policy and foreign relations, addressing questions from journalists at the event.
Wang Yi (Chinese: 王毅; pinyin: Wáng Yì; born 19 October 1953) is a Chinese diplomat and politician who has been serving as Director of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee Foreign Affairs Commission Office since January 2023, and as Minister of Foreign Affairs of China since July 2023 (previously from 2013 to 2022).Wang is a member of the 20th Politburo. He previously served as State Councilor of China from 2018 to 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of China from 2013 to 2022, Director of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office from 2008 to 2013, and Chinese Ambassador to Japan from 2004 to 2007.
While not much is expected from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit from Wednesday to Friday, especially because this is US presidential election year when the only issue uniting the Democrats and Republicans is frenzied anti-China paranoia, the fact that the visit is even happening is a positive sign. The same can be said about the visits of US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo last year and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in early April, and the resumption of the high-level military-to-military video meeting between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun earlier this month. Surely, talking is better than fighting, but too many aggressive and provocative US moves and veiled (and not so veiled) threats negate the nice words the administration's representatives have said recently. Much work remains to be done to shore up damaged bilateral relations and avoid continuing lose-lose economic and political "decoupling". Here the picture is less rosy as exemplified by the ongoing US persecution of Huawei, China's top telecommunications company.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong during his diplomatic tour of Australia and New Zealand, focusing on stability and improving relations after a period of trade measures and security tensions under Australias former government.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for peace talks to end the two-year-old conflict in Ukraine, positioning China as a force for peace in the world. Wang also discussed the Gaza conflict, US-China relations, and disputes in the South China Sea, reiterating China's commitment to a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and asserting China's claims over Taiwan and the South China Sea. China supports an international peace conference for Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of starting talks early to prevent escalation of conflicts.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China aims to ease tensions on South China Sea issues, Taiwan question, and trade disputes. The US-Philippines joint drill named Balikatan 2024 involving 5,000 Philippine and 11,000 US troops near Taiwan began. The US House passed an $8.1 billion Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Bill and another bill targeting TikTok. President Biden considers tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, and banning Chinese electric vehicles in the US market.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Cambodia for a 3-day official visit from April 21-23, 2024, to reaffirm China's commitment and boost ties with the southeast Asian country. During the visit, Wang Yi met with Cambodia's Foreign Minister Sok Chenda Sophea and King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Beijing to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss the Ukrainian crisis, the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, and bilateral cooperation within international organizations like the UN, BRICS, and G20. China, Russia's key ally, has proposed a peace plan for the conflict in Ukraine, which Kiev finds difficult to accept. Despite Western attempts to isolate Moscow, China remains a significant trade partner for Russia and supports a political settlement to end the fighting.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up a highly successful tour of New Zealand and Australia on Thursday with a private meeting in Sydney alongside former Labor prime minister Paul Keating after a tight schedule. Although there were no major announcements, analysts say the visit was a further sign of the stabilization of the Australia-China relationship under the Labor government headed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. James Laurenceson, director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney, said Wang's trip was significant in that it was the first in seven years. "When it came to the Australia-China relationship specifically, listening to him talk was almost a carbon copy of what our Foreign Minister (Penny Wong) has been saying," Laurenceson told China Daily. After the seventh China-Australia Foreign and Strategic Dialogue in Canberra on Wednesday, Wang said the mutual trust between the two countries will increase and China-Australia relations will move forward, according to a statement released by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Antony John Blinken (born April 16, 1962) is an American lawyer and diplomat currently serving as the 71st United States secretary of state. He previously served as deputy national security advisor from 2013 to 2015 and deputy secretary of state from 2015 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Blinken was previously national security advisor to then-Vice President Joe Biden from 2009 to 2013.During the Clinton administration, Blinken served in the State Department and in senior positions on the National Security Council from 1994 to 2001. He was a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies from 2001 to 2002. He advocated for the 2003 invasion of Iraq while serving as the Democratic staff director of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 2002 to 2008. He was a foreign policy advisor for Joe Biden's 2008 presidential campaign, before advising the Obama–Biden presidential transition.From 2009 to 2013, Blinken served as deputy assistant to the president and national security advisor to the vice president. During his tenure in the Obama administration, he helped craft U.S. policy on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the nuclear program of Iran. After leaving government service, Blinken moved into the private sector, co-founding WestExec Advisors, a consulting firm. Blinken returned to government first as a foreign policy advisor for Biden's 2020 presidential campaign, then as Biden's pick for secretary of state, a position the Senate confirmed him for on January 26, 2021.
A report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China states that simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington are the top concern for U.S. companies operating in China, as highlighted during bilateral meetings between U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in April 2024.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed readiness to deepen trade and economic ties, tackle climate change, and explore new drivers of economic growth with New Zealand during a meeting with New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters. The discussion also included reducing barriers to investment in the service sector and fostering exchanges in education, tourism, and youth programs. Wang highlighted the importance of enhancing bilateral relations and creating favorable conditions for collaboration.
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne raised trade issues and concerns about the war in Ukraine during talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. European leaders, including Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, have also expressed similar positions. The European Union is investigating Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles and European companies in China are concerned about recent changes to national security laws.
Donald Mayer Blinken (November 11, 1925 – September 22, 2022) was an American businessman and diplomat. A co-founder of the investment bank Warburg Pincus, he was the chairman of the board of the State University of New York from 1978 to 1990. He also served as the United States Ambassador to Hungary from 1994 to 1997. His son, Antony Blinken, is the current Secretary of State to U.S. President Joe Biden.
During a news conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi accused the US of devising tactics to suppress China, criticizing Washington's trade policy and unilateral sanctions. Wang highlighted China's focus on high-tech development amidst increasing restrictions from the US. He praised strong trade ties with Russia, with bilateral trade reaching a historic $240 billion last year. Additionally, Wang reiterated China's stance on Taiwan, warning against any support for its independence. The US and EU have raised concerns about China's economic support for Russia amid sanctions over the Ukraine invasion.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China is the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and one of the country's top and most important cabinet posts. The Minister usually is also a member of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and a state councillor. The Minister is the second-highest ranking diplomat in China after the director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is intensively pushing for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza and discouraging Israel from launching an offensive into Rafah. He is engaging in shuttle diplomacy in the region and coordinating talks for a ceasefire tied to hostage releases. Blinken's visit coincides with US-sponsored Security Council resolution discussions for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Tensions between the Biden administration and the Netanyahu government are high, with growing domestic US frustration over the conflict. Humanitarian aid to Gaza is a key focus, with international diplomatic efforts ongoing amidst a severe food crisis in the region.
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron will meet with Donald Trump in Florida before heading to Washington DC for talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other officials from the Biden administration. Discussions will focus on shared US-UK priorities, including support for Ukraine and stability in the Middle East. Lord Cameron's visit with Trump is described as routine international engagement with opposition candidates. He urged the US to provide aid for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine to prevent the costs of failing from being greater than repelling Putin. Lord Cameron intends to press America during his visit to contribute to Ukraine's war efforts.
Tonga's Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni expressed openness to China's offer of security assistance for the Pacific Islands Forum in August, dismissing US concerns. China aims to provide support for the event through training and equipment. The US and Australia are wary of growing Chinese influence in the region since Beijing's failed attempt at a security pact involving 10 Pacific Island nations. Australia aims to prevent external security involvement at the summit. US Secretary of State Blinken visited Tonga to bolster diplomatic ties amidst regional power struggles.
Following a successful visit to China late last year by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Australia-China relations are on an upward trend, having turned frosty under the previous administration. With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi set to visit Australia later this month, hopes are high that progress can be made in resolving trade disputes between the two sides. But was the recent Australia-ASEAN Special Summit a sign that Australia is looking elsewhere for partners? Or could deeper Australian engagement with Southeast Asia complement the repair of its China relationship? The deterioration of the Australia-China relationship under the previous Australian government is commonly attributed to some provocative statements by the leaders in Canberra, and the language has certainly moderated since the Albanese government took office. Instead of the "China threat "assertions that were a hallmark of former prime minister Scott Morrison's government, the Albanese government has been more cordial in talking about China and has been investing in repairing Australia's relationship with it. At the same time, it has also been investing more in a diversity of regional relationships, from the Pacific islands to Southeast Asia.
President Biden reevaluated his approach towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct of the war in Gaza after the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers prompted a shift. Secretary of State Antony Blinken outlined specific steps Biden wanted Israel to take, such as opening land crossings for aid deliveries. The U.S. policy on Gaza will depend on Israel's immediate actions. Consideration is being given to placing conditions on military aid to Israel.
The Foreign Affairs Commission of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, commonly called the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, is a commission of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that exercises general oversight on matters related to foreign affairs.The group was first established as the Central Foreign Affairs Leading Group (FALG) in 1958. Disbanded during the Cultural Revolution, it was restored by Deng Xiaoping in 1981. The FALG was upgraded to the Central Foreign Affairs Commission in March 2018.The main execution body of the commission is the General Office, with the director of the Office being China's top diplomat, currently Wang Yi. Since 1993, the group has been led by the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and the premier has served as the deputy leader of the group. It is currently chaired by CCP general secretary Xi Jinping, with premier Li Qiang as its deputy leader.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured Black Sea allies of American support to enhance security and integration in the region at the Second Black Sea Security Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria. Blinken emphasized the importance of investing in security to maintain peace and freedom in Europe. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba highlighted the need for military support to counter Russian aggression, stating that Moscow only understands force. The conference aimed to strengthen security in the Black Sea region, involving countries like Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemns the terrorist attack in Moscow after a shooting at a concert hall killed over 100 people and injured more than 100 others. Vladimir Putin announces the arrest of 11 individuals, including four gunmen believed to be responsible for the attack. The British Foreign Secretary David Cameron also expresses condemnation for the deadly incident. Russian authorities report 145 people injured, with 16 in critical condition.
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to announce sanctions against the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) battalion 'Netzah Yehuda', marking the first time the U.S. will sanction a military unit operated by Israel. This move could strain the relationship between the allies further, amidst tensions surrounding Israel's actions in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the expected sanctions, vowing to fight them.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to impose sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda battalion of the Israel Defense Forces for human rights abuses in the West Bank. This decision, based on pre-Hamas attack incidents, follows a State Department panel's recommendation to cut aid to Israeli military units over rights violations. Controversial incidents, like the death of a Palestinian American citizen and alleged abuse of a Palestinian boy, have led to scrutiny of units like Yamam. The US provides over $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel annually, with Biden's administration using aid conditions to address concerns.
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