Blinken urges US and China to manage differences

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Blinken emphasizes the importance of direct engagement and dialogue between the US and China. Chinese Communist Party Secretary Chen Jining emphasized the importance of US businesses to the city. Blinken’s visit is expected to address concerns about China’s relationship with Russia. Advertisement On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for the United States and China to manage their differences “responsibly” as he embarked on a charm offensive ahead of anticipated tough talks. A day before his meeting with Beijing’s top brass to address thorny issues such as Russia, Taiwan, and trade, Blinken’s visit to Shanghai included sampling local...