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@StateDept
Department of State
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When students participate in exchanges, they deepen knowledge inside and outside the classroom and forge ties with their peers. As @SecBlinken noted, we're determined to strengthen our people-to-people ties with China and also increase the number of Americans studying in China.
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@StateDept
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This week, @SecBlinken traveled to Shanghai and Beijing. We also released the Human Rights Report.
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@TravelGov
Travel - State Dept
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We’re just a Fortnight away from the European leg of The Eras Tour, and we know A LOT of people are traveling to attend a show -- whether kicking it off in Paris or saying So Long, London. We want you to have The Best Day, but also to Stay, Stay, Stay safe. Sign up for the Smart…
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In honor of Earth Day earlier this week, several of our U.S. embassies and consulates across the world led clean up efforts in their communities. Together we can help combat climate change and plastic pollution.
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Support for Ukraine is not just from the United States, it’s from country after country in Europe and well beyond.
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Ukraine stands for values we all share: democracy, self-determination, freedom. We are #UnitedWithUkraine .
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@SecBlinken
Secretary Antony Blinken
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As I wrapped my trip to China, found a few minutes to visit a record store, talk music, and pick up a few LPs (Chinese rock and Taylor Swift). It's what I love most about music — the way it lets you connect with people and cultures wherever you go.
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The U.S. and the People’s Republic of China are resuming cooperation: •counternarcotics •restarting our military-to-military conversations •looking together at the future of artificial intelligence •further strengthening our people-to-people connections.
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@USAmbChina
Ambassador Nicholas Burns
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Thanks ⁦ @SecBlinken ⁩ for a consequential trip to China. U.S. Mission China was proud to host you here. ⁦ @StateDept
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@SecBlinken
Secretary Antony Blinken
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Even as we seek to deepen cooperation where our interests align, the U.S. is clear-eyed about the challenges posed by China and about our competing visions for the future. America will always defend our core interests and values.
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@SecBlinken
Secretary Antony Blinken
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I had an in-depth and substantive meeting today with People’s Republic of China Director Wang Yi. As part of our effort to responsibly manage competition, we discussed areas of difference, in addition to areas of shared interest — like counternarcotics — where we can build on…
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. @SecBlinken holds a press availability in Beijing, People’s Republic of China.
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@SecBlinken
Secretary Antony Blinken
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Our incredible team in Shanghai represents the United States in a district that is home to over 240 million people. Today, I thanked them and @USCGShanghai for the complex but vital work they do each and every day.
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@StateDeptSpox
Matthew Miller
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In Beijing, @SecBlinken will meet with senior government officials for discussions on a range of issues, including the importance of continued progress to fulfill commitments made in California last fall.
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@PowerUSAID
Samantha Power
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With 250 million cases worldwide, we must step up our work to eradicate malaria. Here’s how the U.S. is fighting this deadly disease: #WorldMalariaDay
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Brian A. Nichols
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The swearing-in of Transitional Presidential Council members represents a vital step in Haiti's return to inclusive governance. We commend all participants for their commitment to pursue compromise and work together to improve the lives of all Haitians. -BAN
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@SecBlinken
Secretary Antony Blinken
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Spoke with U.S. business leaders about the challenges and opportunities they face doing business here in China. I emphasized that both the U.S. and China can benefit from healthy economic competition, but that competition must be fair.
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Secretary Antony Blinken
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The American and Chinese students I spoke with at @nyushanghai represent what is possible through exchanges. We seek responsible exchanges with China that would enable more Americans to study there, building connections between our peoples.
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@SecBlinken
Secretary Antony Blinken
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Met with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining to discuss the importance of healthy economic competition and a level playing field for U.S. workers and businesses operating in China.
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