US officials don't expect any breakthroughs on major issues as tensions continue to mount between the two global rivals.
abc.net.au/news/antony-blinken-begins-meetings-in-beijing/102494030US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun meetings in Beijing, the first top American diplomat to visit China in five years, amid frosty bilateral ties and dim prospects for any breakthrough on the long list of disputes between the world's two largest economies.
After heading into a meeting room, neither Mr Blinken nor Mr Qin made comments in front of reporters who were briefly allowed in. During his stay, Mr Blinken is also expected to meet with China's top diplomat Wang Yi and possibly Mr Xi, seeking to establish open and durable communication channels to ensure the strategic rivalry between the two countries does not spiral into conflict.There is an expectation Mr Blinken's visit will pave the way for more bilateral meetings in coming months, including possible trips by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
The rest of the world will closely follow Mr Blinken's trip as any escalation between superpowers could have worldwide repercussions on everything from financial markets to trade routes and practices and global supply chains.
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