Expect to ‘work well’ with new Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

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Following the unexpected removal of the previous foreign minister Qin Gang, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that he anticipates “working well” with China’s incoming foreign minister. “I’ve also known Wang Yi for more than a decade. I’ve met with him repeatedly,” AFP quoted Blinken as saying in reference to the new top diplomat. “I anticipate being able to work well with him as we have in the past.” “It is important for us to manage this relationship responsibly. That starts with diplomacy, that starts with engaging, and I will work with whoever the relevant Chinese counterpart...