A U.S. charm offensive, a new leader in the Philippines and forceful Chinese actions have helped forge a new era of cooperation between Washington and Manila.
Erich Andersen, the US-based general counsel for TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance Ltd., is stepping down from that role, the social media app said.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China to promote cross-cultural exchanges and understanding, highlighting the importance of maintaining open communication channels to manage differences and avoid misunderstandings. He emphasized the importance of US-China exchanges at all levels, including attending basketball games and visiting with American and Chinese students. Blinken spoke repeatedly of improvements in ties over the past year, but also stressed growing concerns with China s policies and practices.