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Anthony Bliken in China

The US president sent Antony Blinken to China to try to re-normalize relations with the country.  First and foremost to stop the arrest of American citizens trying to leave the country and normalize trade between the two.   A few weeks ago China's most supportive friend in the US administration (Janet Yellen) turned into a hawk, and Blinken, considered the most serious and capable foreign envoy of the US was sent to see if a trade war could be averted.

Let's not forget that the US can do rather well without Chinese imports, and every day this situation is improving.  The issue is that the Chinese market is completely closed to US imports and has been since before COVID-19.  

To say that Blinken's reception was "frosty" would be a polite way of saying what actually happened, in reality the Xi Jinping wanted nothing to do with the man, he was under the impression that America needs China.

American warships have been protecting the oil trade in the Middle East, and they have been protecting bulk carriers bringing fertilizers and other raw materials to the Chinese.   The Americans were trying to find common ground with China and wanted nothing but to continue their "Wolf Warrior" actions wherever they could get away with it (just ask the Philippines how much fun they are having).  

Blinken left China three days ago, with no serious discussions with anyone in China.   It seems that the Americans are left with one solution.  Walk away and let the Chinese fend for themselves...It gets worse Chinese media made a big show of how the American envoy was sent packing.    Biden is no fool, the answer is so simple.   Whoops!   sorry your shipment of oil was hijacked...you should provide some security to your shipment, we are busy!

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