U.S. diplomats visited Beijing to try to ensure that competition “does not veer into conflict.” The talks pave the way for a possible Biden-Xi meeting.
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As U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet, Businesses Temper Their Hopes
Chief executives in the U.S. have long pushed for closer ties between the two countries. Now they just hope a rocky situation won’t get worse.
Republicans Attack Blinken for China Trip, Threatening Subpoena
Republicans rebuked the secretary of state for visiting China for diplomatic talks as they advocate a hard-line, military-first approach to Beijing.
Blinken Plans to Meet With Top Chinese Officials in Beijing
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, who leaves Friday, could meet with Xi Jinping, China’s leader, during a visit he had postponed because of a Chinese spy balloon.
A Saudi-China Business Conference Underscores Strengthening Ties
The kingdom hosted a lavish Arab-China business conference days after a visit from the American secretary of state, inviting companies blacklisted by the United States.
Blinken Details Russia’s ‘Failures’ in Ukraine and Warns Against Cease-Fires
A speech by the U.S. Secretary of State struck a triumphal tone, while also warning against a rush to short-term solutions to the war in Ukraine.
U.S. Diplomats in Sudan Shredded Passports, Stranding Sudanese
Officials destroyed Sudanese passports on security grounds as they evacuated the Khartoum embassy. Now the passport owners are trapped in a war zone.
At the Real Embassy, Netflix’s ‘Diplomat’ Draws a Diplomatic Response
America’s ambassador to Britain says several top officials have called her to discuss the hit show, implausibilities and all. Now she’s meeting with Keri Russell, who plays her role.
Wendy Sherman, the Deputy Secretary of State, Plans to Retire
She began her first diplomatic job 30 years ago, led talks on the Iran nuclear deal and grapples with China and Russia. She is also the first woman to be deputy secretary of state.
China’s Foreign Minister Meets U.S. Envoy and Urges Washington to Reflect
The meeting was one of the highest-level engagements between American and Chinese officials since the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon in February.