Blinken's visit to China highlights complications in US-China relations.
Talks of a joint military training base between China and Cuba, coupled with President Biden's recent comments characterizing Xi Jinping as a "dictator," have complicated the already fragile relationship between the US and China. While Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to China was seen as a way to ease tensions, the revelation of the military base talks and Biden's comments have put a strain on the relationship once again. Despite the setbacks, US officials insist that dialogue remains the preferred method of managing the intense competition between the two countries.