During a visit to Shanghai, Blinken engaged in local activities and emphasized the importance of direct dialogue between the world's two largest economies, which have seen years of tension.

Biden is committed to sustained dialogue, according to Blinken.

The Chinese Communist Party secretary for Shanghai, Chen Jining, welcomed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and emphasized the importance of responsible management in US-China relations.

Chen highlighted the significance of US businesses in Shanghai and the impact of cooperation or confrontation on both countries and humanity.

Previously, President Xi Jinping served in Shanghai, making it a key city for power in China.

Blinken did not announce plans to meet Xi during this visit, but he did meet with students at the Shanghai campus of New York University, expressing hope for increased American students in China.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reassured China that the US is committed to welcoming Chinese students despite allegations of aggressive interrogations and deportations at US airports.

Blinken, the first US secretary of state to visit Shanghai in 14 years, engaged in softer diplomacy during his visit, dining in a shopping arcade and watching a basketball game between local teams.

This more conciliatory approach contrasts with recent tensions between the two countries, which have been described as a new Cold War.

Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping are determined to strengthen people-to-people ties between the US and China.

Blinken, the US Secretary of State, is in Beijing with aides hoping his friendly demeanor will contrast with Russia's Lavrov and his rough approach.

Blinken plans to discuss China's ties with Russia, expressing concerns over increased Chinese industrial supply exports to Russia amid Moscow's setbacks in Ukraine.

US officials initially welcomed China's decision not to arm Russia but now worry about the economic support.

China is seen as more open to Western concerns due to its focus on managing economic issues and avoiding friction with the West.

However, China is also angry about Biden's actions, which they believe aim to restrict the Chinese economy.

The US Congress passed legislation requiring TikTok, a popular social media app owned by Chinese companies, to be divested or face a ban in the US due to security and privacy concerns.

President Biden supports this decision.

China criticizes the move as economic coercion.

Trump, who has previously taken a hard stance on China, has distanced himself from a TikTok ban.

US officials plan to urge China to act with restraint during Taiwan's upcoming presidential inauguration, as tensions between the two countries remain high over Taiwan's self-governing status.

China claims Taiwan as its own and has not ruled out using force to seize it.

US officials privately believe that easing tensions during Taiwan's election helped.

The text suggests that the military actions taken by Beijing were evaluated and found to be consistent with past behavior.

No new or unprecedented military moves were identified.