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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, in Manila. Getty Images
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, in Manila. Getty Images
Blinken says China's decision to cut US contacts is 'irresponsible'
The move is part of Beijing's response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan
The National
August 06, 2022