Morning Wire Blinken’s China Trip & Congressional Appropriations | 6.19.23
Jun 19, 2023
The meeting between the U.S. Secretary of State and his Chinese counterpart marks a key moment in easing tensions. They explored leveraging artificial intelligence in diplomacy amid complex U.S.-China relations. Meanwhile, polling reveals Trump leading the GOP race, while RFK Jr. surprises Democrats. The competition heats up as DeSantis struggles to win over Trump's base. Political tensions rise as Democrats react to Biden's ratings, with spending battles looming and the threat of a government shutdown ahead.
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US Goals
- The US wants to de-escalate military tensions with China.
- Biden is also under pressure from businesses wanting better economic relations.
China's Motives
- China seeks to attend the Asia-Pacific leaders summit in San Francisco.
- They also aim to discourage allies from sanctioning Chinese companies.
US-China Meeting
- The U.S. and China held a high-stakes meeting to ease tensions.
- It was the first cabinet-level visit to China since 2019.