The Foreign Minister preferred to postpone his visit so that the incident would not cast a shadow on the trip
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken decided to postpone his visit to Beijing after the diplomatic incident Because of a Chinese balloon It was revealed that it was flying over the United States, according to Reuters, citing official sources.
According to the American network ABC News, Blinken does not want to cancel the visit, but prefers to delay it, so as not to become an accident. in the central thread From the conversations during his meeting with other Chinese officials.
In this sense, the Biden administration considers that going to China now can send wrong messageFor this reason, the flight has been postponed indefinitely, government sources told The Wall Street Journal.
Strained relationships
Shortly before Blinken’s decision was announced, China acknowledged that the balloon belonged to her and expressed her apologies, but at all times maintained that. civilian device for scientific purposes.
Blinken was set to become the first US Secretary of State to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in nearly six years. With this trip, the Biden administration has sought Strengthening relationships With the country and reduce stress.
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