US-China relations: Blinken's visit and the illusion of engagement.

A Chinese state-affiliated social media commentator accused the United States of creating an "illusion" that it is eager to engage, days before an expected visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The lead up to the high-stakes visit has been marred by new U.S. accusations of Chinese spying and scathing Chinese questioning of Washington's sincerity in improving badly frayed ties.