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Nike Ching

Nike Ching is VOA’s State Department Bureau Chief. She has traveled with four secretaries of state under Democratic and Republican administrations. As a veteran bilingual correspondent, she reports regularly in both English and Mandarin on multiple platforms, with an emphasis on geopolitics, international affairs, U.S. foreign policy, and human rights. Her Twitter handle is @rongxiang

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May 03, 2023
Blinken Hopeful to Visit China This Year

Top US diplomat says it is important that Washington and Beijing 'reestablish regular lines of communication at all levels'
May 01, 2023
US Hosts Peace Talks with Armenia, Azerbaijan

United States expects 'commercial movement of goods' to start soon in blocked Lachin Corridor as Washington hosts peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia this week
April 25, 2023
China Accepts US Envoy's Credentials More Than a Year After His Arrival

State Department downplayed the implication of the delay, but experts said it reflects 'the frozen nature' of current US-China diplomatic ties
April 24, 2023
US Explores Options to Help Americans in Sudan, Looks to Resume Diplomatic Presence

Evacuated US diplomat returns to Washington while work to help other private Americans wishing to leave Sudan continues
April 18, 2023
G7 Joint Statement Strongly Condemns the Fighting in Sudan

Fighting part of power struggle between commander of armed forces, head of paramilitary group
April 13, 2023
Blinken to Visit Vietnam to Boost Bilateral Ties

US secretary of state will attend a ceremony to mark the formal launch of construction of a new US Embassy in Hanoi
April 10, 2023
Blinken to Visit Vietnam to Boost Bilateral Ties

Hanoi has made it clear that it does not want to choose sides between Washington and Beijing amid growing tensions and geopolitical competition
April 03, 2023
US-China Relations Under Scrutiny as Taiwan Leader Stops in California
March 30, 2023
In Summit Session, US Vows to Advance Technology for Democracy, Prevent Misuse

The United States, Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia wrapped up the Summit for Democracy on Thursday. The theme for the U.S. session: pledging to advance technology to support democracy while preventing its misuse. State Department Bureau Chief Nike Ching has more.
March 22, 2023
Blinken: China’s Peace Plan Will Not End Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine

China’s diplomatic, material support for Russia go against US interest in ending Ukraine war, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says
March 20, 2023
Blinken: Xi's Visit Suggests China Doesn't Think Moscow Should be Held Accountable for War Crimes in Ukraine

State Department unveils 2022 Country Reports Human Rights Practices, citing war crimes and atrocities committed by Russia in Ukraine
March 20, 2023
US: Sanctions on China's New Defense Chief Not a Hurdle for Military Talks

But Washington is not considering issuing an exemption for Li Shangfu’s designation
March 01, 2023
Blinken Welcomes Reforms in Uzbekistan Visit

Uzbekistan’s top diplomat welcomed US support for efforts targeting good governance
February 28, 2023
Blinken Voices Support for Independence, Sovereignty of Kazakhstan

Washington remains on the side of reforms for Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to aid citizens
February 24, 2023
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman Talks to VOA

VOA State Department Bureau Chief Nike Ching interviews US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Feb. 23, 2023
February 24, 2023
US Sees Evidence That China Is Considering Sending Lethal Aid to Russia
February 22, 2023
US, Taiwan Officials Conclude Substantial Talks on Security Issues

Discussions follow meetings hosted by American Institute in Taiwan on January 6
February 18, 2023
US, China Diplomats Meet in Munich to Cool Rising Tensions

Blinken reiterates the US position on the China spy balloon, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and North Korea’s ICBM test in meeting with Wang Yi
February 18, 2023
US, China Diplomats in Munich to Cool Rising Tensions

The meeting is the first face-to-face talk between Blinken and Wang Yi since the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon
February 15, 2023
Blinken Prepares for Possible China Talks During Europe Trip

Meeting would be first face-to-face talks between secretary of state and China top diplomat Wang Yi after the US shot down a Chinese spy balloon

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