"Chinese Delegation's Impact on U.S.-Swiss Trade Relations at Davos"
U.S. diplomats are concerned about the size and intentions of a Chinese delegation in Switzerland, prompting efforts to arrange a meeting between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and a Swiss official to maintain relations amid rising U.S.-Chinese tensions over Taiwan. The Chinese delegation, led by Premier Li Qiang, is expected to visit Bern and Davos, where Blinken will also be present for the World Economic Forum. The U.S. has congratulated Taiwan on its election but does not formally support its independence from China.