The U.S. secretary of state and the Chinese leader struck conciliatory notes in Beijing. But there was no budging on, or hiding, their governments’ core differences.
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Blinken’s Visit to China: What to Know
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is in China this week as tensions have risen over trade, security, Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Middle East crisis.
Blinken Goes to China With Potential Trouble on Horizon
The secretary of state’s visit comes as Democrats and Republicans are vying to appear tougher on China.
Blinken Arrives in China With Potential Trouble on Horizon
The secretary of state’s visit comes as Democrats and Republicans are vying to appear tougher on China.
U.S. Considers Imposing Sanctions on Israeli Military Unit
Israeli leaders expressed alarm about the possible action by the Biden administration over rights violations in the West Bank.
State Dept. Is Sending Its Top Diplomat for East Asia to China
The announcement comes days after President Biden met jointly with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines to discuss Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. Issues New Travel Restrictions Over Possible Iranian Strike
The State Department has barred its employees from traveling to large parts of Israel. Iran has repeatedly vowed to strike back over the deadly bombing this month of an Iranian Embassy complex in Syria.
Gaza War Turns Spotlight on Long Pipeline of U.S. Weapons to Israel
President Biden sends arms to Israel under an Obama-era $38 billion aid agreement that runs until 2026. Israel’s purchases include the types of bombs dropped in Gaza.
As Americans Flee Haiti, 2-Year-Old Is Separated from His Parents
The boy had been dropped off with relatives nearly three weeks ago and was airlifted back to his Florida home. He is part of a growing number of Americans trying to flee Haiti.
Blinken Will Travel to Israel as Part of Gaza Cease-Fire Efforts
Antony Blinken, the top U.S. diplomat, is making his sixth trip to the Mideast since Oct. 7. The State Department said he would discuss freeing the hostages and increasing aid to Gaza.