Blinken's Beijing Visit: Progress Made, But Tensions Remain High

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Beijing aimed to strengthen communication between the US and China, but the relationship's future depends on what happens in the coming weeks. Blinken was unable to make significant progress on revitalizing military-to-military communication, which is vital for deescalating accidental incidents. The most important engagement during his trip was a sit-down with President Xi Jinping, which came together during the final hours of his visit. Additional dialogue is expected to take place in the aftermath of Blinken's visit, and officials from both countries have speculated that President Biden and Xi could sit down again in November.