Antony Blinken actually said...

We are engaged in an intense competition with China across many areas, but it is not in our interest for that competition to veer into conflict.

Emphasizing the need for communication to prevent conflict with China.

05/15/2023

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We meet at an inflection point. The post-Cold War world is over, and there is an intense competition underway.

We are seeing that play out in Europe, we have seen that play out in Asia, in terms of having a more common approach to the challenges posed...

We have made clear that in terms of some of the weapons systems that they seek for their security, we are fully prepared to move forward.

Ninety-six percent of it is coming through ports of entry.