Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to China on mission to salvage sinking ties and keep communications open
Discussions also are expected to be tense on the issue of
’s status as the world’s leading source of the machinery to produce fentanyl — the deadly synthetic drug at the center of an opioid smuggling crisis along the U.S. southern border and abuse epidemic in several states.to crack down on illicit production.told reporters that fentanyl “is one of the most important issues” hanging over Mr. Blinken’s trip. “It will feature prominently,” he said.
“Intense competition requires intense diplomacy if we’re going to manage tensions,” he said. “That is the only way to clear up misperceptions, to signal, to communicate, and to work together where and when our interests align.• Guy Taylor can be reached at
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