Chinese President Xi Jinpings Meeting With US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Was "Out Of Courtesy"

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Zero Hedge: China Says Xi, Blinken Meeting Was Just A "Courtesy", Castigates US For "Misperceptions" 

Initial statements to come out of Monday's meeting between President Xi Jinping and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken were generally positive and upbeat, with an emphasis on healing ties. But more statements were issued in follow-up upon the conclusion of Blinken's two day visit to Beijing. 

It seems China wants to let it be known that it will maintain the upper hand while not being too eager to embrace diplomatic détente. According to the latest from Bloomberg:  

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was "out of courtesy" in which Xi gave strategic guidelines over the bilateral ties, Chinese state television reports, citing Yang Tao, an official at the Foreign Ministry.  

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WNU Editor: I was surprised to see Chinese President Xi meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Leaders only meet other leaders, not their cabinet members.

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