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ANTONY BLINKEN

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 13, 2023
Blinken to seek strategic upgrade of U.S.-Vietnam ties
The first official visit by the top U.S. envoy will focus on trade and investment, supporting Vietnam’s energy transition and response to climate change, and dealing with war legacy issues.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 11, 2023
U.S. starts week of courting Asian partners after Taiwan flare-up
The Philippines, Vietnam and Japan all have longstanding territorial disputes with China that have grown more intense in recent years as Beijing flexes its muscle.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 23, 2023
U.S. dismisses China's 'marriage of convenience' with Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Beijing had not yet provided military aid to 'junior partner' Moscow to fight in Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 1, 2023
Antony Blinken offers to help jittery Central Asia reduce reliance on Russia
Days after the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the top U.S. diplomat met jointly with counterparts from all five Central Asian nations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 26, 2023
Top U.S. envoy eyes inroads in Central Asia as Ukraine rattles nerves
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks in Kazakhstan and then Uzbekistan and meet jointly with foreign ministers of all five ex-Soviet Central Asian states.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 19, 2023
Top U.S. envoy warns China not to repeat 'irresponsible act' amid balloon spat
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held 'very direct and candid' talks with Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, according to a senior State Department official.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 5, 2023
After U.S. downing of suspected Chinese spy balloon, can ties can be stabilized?
Washington's dramatic decision to shoot down the balloon has highlighted the growing trust gap between the two superpowers and raised fresh questions about the trajectory of bilateral ties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 4, 2023
Spy balloon threatens to deflate momentum toward improving China-U.S. ties
While some analysts said the U.S. decision to cancel high-level talks illustrated major hurdles in Sino-American ties, others said a chance for another meeting could come soon.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 4, 2023
U.S. postpones Blinken China visit in uproar over alleged spy balloon
The U.S. secretary of state was set to have meetings in Beijing early next week in the first such visit by a top U.S. diplomat in five years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 3, 2023
With Beijing trip, Blinken aims to set guardrails as China-U.S. ties worsen
The key question is whether the visit shows moves toward improving ties are temporary or instead marks the beginning of a sustained effort on cooperation.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 18, 2023
Top U.S. envoy to make long-awaited China visit on Feb. 5 and 6
Blinken is expected to meet Foreign Minister Qin Gang, until recently China's ambassador in Washington, and possibly President Xi Jinping.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 12, 2023
U.S. to boost military capabilities in Japan and step up cooperation amid China worries
Tokyo and Washington agreed to deploy a more agile and capable U.S. Marine unit to Okinawa, ramp up joint surveillance operations and expand the shared use of military facilities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 27, 2022
China wants to ‘speed up’ its seizure of Taiwan, Blinken says
The latest comments from the top U.S. diplomat expand on his previous argument that China may try to seize Taiwan on a 'much faster timeline” than previously thought.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 9, 2022
U.S. revamps sub-Saharan Africa strategy amid growing Chinese and Russian influence
It is “impossible to meet today's defining challenges without African contributions and leadership,” the White House said in a policy paper.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 6, 2022
Taiwan tensions underscore importance of Philippines-U.S. ties, new president Marcos says
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the presidential palace in Manila on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2022
U.S. hails Abe as 'man of vision' as family mourns late former leader
Top diplomat Antony Blinken said he had shared letters from U.S. President Joe Biden with Abe's family and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 11, 2022
Biden-Xi call likely to take place in coming weeks, U.S. says
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi a day earlier for more than five hours to help lay the groundwork for a call.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 10, 2022
Top U.S. diplomat vows to heap pressure on Myanmar junta during visit to Thailand
The top U.S. diplomat praised Thailand's role in a renewed push in Southeast Asia — a key area of competition between China and the United States.

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