Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years in prison for alleged spying. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with U.S. citizen and Marine Paul Whelan over the phone…
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President Biden to Host Trilateral Camp David Summit
Secretary of State calls the meeting with South Korean and Japanese leaders a “force multiplier.” President Biden will host a meeting at Camp David on Friday, August 18. Secretary…
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State Department Creates Global Health Security Bureau
The world has to be ready for the next health crisis, Secretary Blinken said. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced…
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Secretary Blinken Responds to Confirmation Delays
State Department nominees held up in Senate committee. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote a letter about the hold on the nomination process for diplomats that has been…
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Secretary of State Meets with Chinese Minister in Jakarta
State Department official says Secretary Blinken warned China about hacking. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Minister Wang Yi in Indonesia. Secretary Blinken, in Jakarta…
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Chinese Ambassador Makes Rare Pentagon Appearance
The unusual meeting signals interest in maintaining U.S.-China relations. Ambassador Xie Feng of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) visited the Pentagon on Wednesday, attending a 90-minute meeting…
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U.S. Coast Guard Sails Through Taiwan Strait
Routine Taiwan transit occurred the day after Secretary Blinken concluded his visit to China. The day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed from Beijing, a U.S. Coast…
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U.S.-China Diplomacy Resumes
Secretary Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin for a conversation on a broad range of topics. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his trip to Beijing…
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U.S. Opposed to Change in Status Quo Between China and Taiwan
Secretary Blinken says the administration is committed to Taiwan’s right to defend itself. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a two-day visit to China with a meeting with…
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Secretary of State to Visit Beijing
U.S. and Chinese diplomats are scheduled to meet on June 18. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Chinese officials in Beijing on June 18,…
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