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Antony Blinken: We will purposefully engage with Beijing, not as a favor, or with engagement as an end unto itself, but in ways that…

On the recordMay 16, 2023
We will purposefully engage with Beijing, not as a favor, or with engagement as an end unto itself, but in ways that reflects our values and where we can find areas of cooperation that are in our mutual interest.
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Antony Blinken
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Blinken emphasizes strategic engagement with China based on mutual interests.

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