Live: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds news conference in Beijing

Watch live as the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, holds a news conference at the US Embassy in Beijing on Monday 19 June.

Mr Blinken is in China for a meeting with president Xi Jinping - as the two nations try to salvage a diplomatic relationship and ensure that it does not spiral towards conflict.

Beijing has described ties between the two countries as being at a low point thanks to America’s “wrong perception” of China.

"State-to-state interactions should always be based on mutual respect and sincerity," Mr Xi said.

"I hope that, through this visit, Mr Secretary, you will make more positive contributions to stabilising China-US relations."

Ahead of the high-profile meeting, Mr Blinken met China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, who warned the US that the two nations “must take a responsible attitude toward the people, history and the world, and reverse the downward spiral of US-China relations.”

According to the nation’s state media, he also said “It is necessary for the US to reflect deeply and work with China to manage differences and avoid strategic surprises”.

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[shailajadsharma]

"The rules based order that has for years safeguarded peace" this man can say that with a straight face marvelous in itself

[daword]

The man makes me feel literally, physically sick.

[samtat]

That's funny he still has face to talking about Taiwan & Xinjiang Human Rights. It seem he care so much about Taiwan people and Xinjiang people. Just want ask him a questions. What about your own country those homeless and blackmatter live ?. Aren't those people not important then Taiwan people and Xinjiang people. Why you don't care more about homeless & blackmatter live in your own country ?. So why put so much time to care Taiwan & Xinjiang instead of your own country the problem ?. If smart people pretty-sure knew so well about the main true reason is because U$ just want to using Taiwan and Xinjiang as their toy playing around to against China. These's no need to lies about.

[sallymoen]

Body language from the photo shows extreme discomfort. Hope it didn't end in disaster....

[pjeng]

Same old story, same old talking points. It is useless for Blinken to visit China and it is a total waste of time for both sides.

[johnw]

It’s the time for United States to welcome the diversity and inclusion on the global stage. The United States gave out its industry mighty by printing the money. US current leaders just leave huge debt to the next generation. That is the collective choice from American population.

[liamp.]

The beggar went there probably to beg for money on behalf of the "big guy" He wants his 10%

[billstevens]

Taxpayers should be given back some kind of real payback for voting in these people.

[lwzfog]

Blinken’s father in law was Robert Maxwell’s lawyer. Hold that thought.

[takemetothemoon]

the last questionnaire from CNN what is a question in classic fashion?

[Hアッシュ]

ブリンケン国務長官の喋り方が変なの。

The way Secretary of State Brinken speaks is strange.

[multiverse-UFO]

Mr. Blinken. I'm sure you don't wish your kids risk their lives under the sun, going through trainings that stretches their muscles and bones for 2 straight years.
This is the situation of half the citizens in Taiwan for decades.
Now in America you self-criticize your dark history of slavery, but now, on the other side of the shore, the situation worse than slavery takes place. Every single day, there is risk for young people in their 20s, to sacrifice during the rough and tough trainings. And the reason has been always the same: A few people said something.
As we all have the mouth to speak, why not say something that improve our lives?
Mr. Blinken. Your feet has made such great efforts in moving yourself across the vast ocean. They don't wish to be disappointed by your tongue.

The problem of earth has always been one: The lack of an external positive influence.
Now that the Sirius Council has allowed me to speak on behalf of it, to create a better course for earth. I'm more than grateful in receiving this chance.
It is a human virtue, to understand the real situation, including the physical pain and hardship, and to put oneself in the shoes of others.

[larry]

never knew cockroaches could speak....