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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that tensions have eased with China as he prepares for a rare visit but he renewed alarm over Beijing’s intentions over Taiwan. Asked in an appearance at the University of Chicago if the temperature had subsided with China, Blinken replied, “I think so, because when you’re talking and engaging, it tends to have that effect." “The rest of the world expects us to manage this relationship responsibly. They know that the way we manage it is actually going to affect them, too," Blinken said. Blinken will visit Beijing on February 5-6, according...
