Blinken discussed local and regional issues with Chen Jining, the Chinese Communist Party Secretary of Shanghai. He also planned to speak to students and business leaders before heading to Beijing by train for what are expected to be contentious talks with national officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet business leaders in Shanghai on Thursday as ties between Washington and Beijing stabilise, pushing to resolve a raft of issues threatening the newly gained equilibrium between the rivals.

Wang Yi says recent improvements in ties face ‘disruptions’ amid threats of sanctions over support for Russia’s defence industry

Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns over unfair trade practices in the world’s No. 2 economy as he began talks in China, with the threat of US sanctions on Beijing for its support of Russia looming over his visit.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, to begin three days of talks with senior Chinese officials this week as U.S.

China's foreign minister warned Antony Blinken on Friday that US pressure could trigger a "downward spiral", as the visiting secretary of state raised concerns on issues including support for Russia.Blinken raised concern with Wang about China's support for Russia,