Antony Blinken meets with China’s President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored the delicate balance of cooperation and contention between the U.S. and China. During his visit to Shanghai and Beijing, Blinken addressed critical issues including China's support for Russia's actions in Ukraine, human rights concerns, and the South China Sea tensions. Despite challenges, both sides recognized the importance of maintaining open lines of communication to manage disagreements responsibly.