Antony Blinken arrives in Beijing becoming first top US diplomat to visit China in five years

His arrival comes at a time of increasing frostiness between the two superpowers.

His arrival marks the first visit of a top American diplomat to China in five years, as relations between the two countries have become increasingly frosty.

During his trip he is expected to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, China's top diplomat Wang Yi and possibly President Xi Jinping.

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