Antony Blinken’s current trip to China is a significant step toward reviving relations with China. Blinken must behave truthfully.
A high-ranking cabinet member has never been to China before. The visit will also have an impact on whether or not the two heads of state will be able to meet in person at the G20 summit in India in September.
Blinken postponed a trip to China earlier this year because of the “balloon incident.” China believes that the Biden administration overreacted to the incident and sought to portray a tougher stance toward China.
The US-China relationship has likewise arrived at a gridlock. Specifically, tensions between China and the United States over issues like Taiwan.
