Blinken Begins Talks in Beijing with Chinese Counterparts

BEIJING - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began two days of meetings Sunday in Beijing with Chinese officials, which he says he hopes will help to establish 'open and empowered' communications.

Blinken began the talks Sunday by meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. A working dinner is scheduled for later Sunday.

On Monday, Blinken meets with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and possibly Pres