U.S.-China Relations: Key Highlights of Antony Blinken's Crucial Visit | Oneindia News
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China focuses on fair treatment for American companies amidst ongoing tensions. Watch to learn more about the latest developments in US-China relations and the challenges facing diplomatic efforts.
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00:00 Amidst efforts to address long-standing disputes, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked
00:09 on a crucial visit to China, urging for fair treatment of American businesses to solidify
00:16 the newly repaired relationships and many more issues.
00:20 His trip signifies the latest attempt at high-level diplomacy between the two nations, seeking
00:26 to alleviate tensions that reached historic lows last year.
00:30 However, significant challenges persisted, particularly regarding trade practices, Chinese
00:36 exports and Beijing's support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
00:42 During discussions with China's top officials in Shanghai, Blinken voiced concerns about
00:48 unfair trade policies and emphasized the importance of a level playing field for US workers and
00:55 firms operating in China.
00:57 While China defends its industries as competitive and innovative, both sides acknowledge the
01:04 need for cooperation over confrontation for the well-being of their people and the future
01:10 of humanity.
01:12 To foster intercultural understanding, Blinken engaged with American and Chinese students
01:17 in Shanghai, highlighting the importance of dialogue in bridging differences.
01:22 However, as he prepares for talks in Beijing, tensions loom large.
01:27 President Biden's recent bipartisan bills aimed at countering China's military power
01:33 and providing aid to Taiwan and Ukraine add complexity to the discussions.
01:39 Blinken will press China to halt support for Russia's defense industry amid the Ukraine
01:45 conflict, raising concerns about dual-use technology aiding Russia's war effort.
01:52 Despite diplomatic efforts, skepticism persists.
01:56 State media in China question the potential outcomes of Blinken's discussions, highlighting
02:02 lingering animosities fueled by perceived threats and zero-sum mindsets.
02:08 As both nations navigate through contentious issues, the path towards mutual understanding
02:14 and cooperation remains uncertain.
02:16 I've just arrived here in Shanghai in the People's Republic of China to work on issues
02:21 that matter to the American people.
02:24 One of those is fentanyl, synthetic opioids, the leading killer of Americans between the
02:28 ages of 18 and 49.
02:30 President Biden and President Xi, when they met in San Francisco at the end of last year,
02:35 agreed to cooperate to help prevent fentanyl and the ingredients that make it from getting
02:40 to the United States.
02:41 We'll be working on that.
02:42 Besides my counterparts in the Chinese government, I'll be talking to students, to academics,
02:47 to business leaders, to people who are building bridges and ties between our countries.
02:53 And of course, we'll be dealing with areas where we have real differences with China,
02:59 dealing with them directly, communicating clearly.
03:02 Face-to-face diplomacy matters.
03:04 It's important for avoiding miscommunications, misperceptions, and to advance the interests
03:10 of the American people.
03:11 I look forward to productive meetings here in Shanghai and in Beijing.