Blinken's Beijing Talks Set for June 18.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China on June 18 for talks aimed at stabilizing tense relations. The trip was postponed in February over a suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States. The visit comes amid reports that China has reached a secret deal with Cuba to establish an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island, which could raise questions about Blinken's planned trip. Ties between the US and China have deteriorated over disputes ranging from military activity in the South China Sea and near Taiwan, Beijing's human rights record, and technology competition.