Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability

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SHANGHAI: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday (Apr 24) as the US ramps up pressure on its main rival over its support for Russia, while seeking to manage tens

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he boards his plane at Joint Base Andrews on his way to Beijing.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen similarly toured the manufacturing hub of Guangzhou before visiting Beijing earlier this month. After initially being pleased that Beijing has not directly supplied weapons to Russia, the United States in recent weeks has accused China of lavishing industrial material and technology on Moscow.

Biden has not shied away from other concerns, months ahead of an election rematch with Donald Trump, who has championed a tough line with China.

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