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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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December 13, 2023
US Upbeat About Ukraine's Membership Talks at EU Summit

State Department’s top diplomat on Europe said Putin is waiting through the results of European elections and the US presidential election before making peace in Ukraine.
December 07, 2023
US Official Urges Approval of New Deals With Pacific Islands
November 30, 2023
US, South Korea Sign Pact to Counter Disinformation

First agreement of its kind between Washington, Asian allies was prompted by concerns about Chinese deceptive online campaigns
November 29, 2023
Blinken: 'No Fatigue' in NATO Support of Ukraine

NATO secretary-general says 'Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever before'
November 28, 2023
Stoltenberg 'Confident' of Continued US Support for Ukraine

NATO foreign ministers scheduled to meet to discuss situation in Ukraine, Middle East and Balkans
November 27, 2023
Blinken Off to Brussels as NATO Shores Commitment to Ukraine

Chief US diplomat is set to attend the first foreign minister-level meeting of NATO-Ukraine Council as Kyiv aspires to be NATO member
November 16, 2023
US Lifts Sanctions on Chinese Institute to Seek Fentanyl Cooperation

The State Department defended the move, calling it a tough decision but an appropriate step
November 14, 2023
VOA Exclusive: Biden, Xi to Meet at Filoli Estate for 4 Hours of Talks Wednesday

The talks in the San Francisco area are taking place on the sidelines of an APEC summit
November 10, 2023
Blinken: ‘Much More Needs to Be Done’ to Protect Palestinian Civilians

Comments made after Israel expanded temporary pauses in fighting
November 09, 2023
Blinken Slams ‘Growing, Dangerous’ Russia-North Korea Military Ties

Top US diplomat says Russia is supporting North Korea’s military programs
November 08, 2023
At G7, Blinken Warns Israel Against Occupying Gaza

Gaza war dominates G7 meeting, amid calls for humanitarian pause
November 07, 2023
Blinken in Japan for G7; Gaza War Set to be a Focus

Blinken says G7 meetings are important moment to “speak in one clear voice” amid Gaza humanitarian crisis
November 06, 2023
Blinken Heads to Japan for G7
November 05, 2023
Blinken in Iraq: Attack on US Forces Violates Iraq’s Sovereignty

US secretary of state makes unannounced visit to Iraq amid recent attacks on American forces; Iraqi PM says his government will prevent further attacks
November 02, 2023
Blinken Heads to Japan, South Korea, India After Middle East Visit

U.S. remains focused on the Indo-Pacific despite other global challenges, say senior administration officials
November 01, 2023
Blinken Heads to Middle East Amid Intensifying Israel Strikes on Gaza

It will be Blinken's second visit to Israel after the deadly Hamas attack more than three weeks ago.
November 01, 2023
Blinken Heads to Israel, Jordan and Asia

The trip will be Blinken's second visit to Israel after the deadly Hamas attack more than three weeks ago
November 01, 2023
Biden Nominates Asia Expert for Deputy Secretary of State

Kurt Campbell is currently the U.S. National Security Council’s coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs
October 30, 2023
Russia’s Putin, Hong Kong’s Lee Almost Certain to be Absent from APEC Summit

Washington and Beijing are ‘working towards’ face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting on the margins of APEC, but details are still being worked on
October 27, 2023
US, China Gear Up Preparation for Biden-Xi Meeting Next Month

China should use its relations with Middle East countries to urge calm on all sides, US officials say

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