Blinken to ask China to avoid 'provocative' moves on Taiwan
According to a US official, during his upcoming visit to China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will urge Beijing to refrain from taking any "provocative" actions during the inauguration of Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te next month.
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- Published Date: 09:53 | 20 April 2024
- Modified Date: 09:53 | 20 April 2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on an upcoming visit to China will ask Beijing to avoid "provocative" measures during next month's inauguration of Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te, a US official said.
"Our expectation will be, particularly during this important and sensitive time leading up to the May 20 inauguration, that all countries will contribute to peace and stability, avoid taking provocative actions that may raise tensions, and demonstrate restraint," the official told reporters ahead of Saturday's announcement of the April 24-26 trip.
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