As the nation's top diplomat prepares to embark on the first visit to China by a sitting secretary of state in nearly five years -- U.S. officials insist they are 'clear-eyed' about the long odds of improving the strained relationship.
June 16, 2023, 5:05 AMSecretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during the President's Chiefs of Mission Reception at the White House in Washington, June 13, 2023.U.S.
ABC News' Mary Bruce asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre "Why is this now the right time?" during a briefing on Wednesday. Although the relationship remains fraught and senior State Department officials don't anticipate a turnaround in the near future, they say there are still benefits to direct diplomatic engagement.
"We are going to continue to advocate for appropriate military-to-military contact and dialogues. We think that is an essential feature for maintaining communication. And these lines of communication can be critical during a crisis," said Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell.
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