Secretary of State Antony Blinken is embarking on a three-day trip to China for high-level talks with Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing. The discussions come at a time of heightened tensions between the U.S. and China, with numerous disputes on global issues threatening to escalate further. Blinken’s visit, following recent engagements between top officials from both sides, is seen by some as a potential sign of progress. However, deep rifts remain between Washington and Beijing, particularly over Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Iran, Indo-Pacific affairs, and trade disputes.
