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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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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
October 27, 2023
US, China Stop Short of Biden-Xi Meeting Announcement

The United States and China stopped just short of announcing an anticipated meeting between their leaders in November on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, two senior U.S. officials said. State Department Bureau Chief Nike Ching reports.
October 26, 2023
Biden Meets With China's Top Diplomat at White House

Congressional critics urge China to release wrongfully detained American citizens, while condemning Chinese military's actions in the South China Sea
October 25, 2023
Sudan Cease-Fire Talks to Resume Thursday in Saudi Arabia

Upcoming talks will not address political issues but focus on securing humanitarian access
October 23, 2023
US to Push China for a 'More Constructive Approach' Amid Israel-Hamas War

AI arms control may be a topic for discussion during Chinese foreign minister’s trip to Washington this week
October 20, 2023
China's Hamas Stance: Key Divide Ahead of Top Diplomat's Washington Visit

China’s top diplomat is expected to visit Washington before the end of the month, paving the way for a meeting between Biden and Xi
October 20, 2023
Mideast, Fentanyl Top US Agenda as China’s Top Diplomat to Visit Washington

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s planned visit to Washington this month comes as Washington urges Beijing to help prevent an escalation of the Israel-Hamas war. Washington also is calling for Beijing’s cooperation in stemming the fentanyl crisis. State Department Bureau Chief Nike Ching has more.
October 17, 2023
US Sees 'Sharp Increase' in Chinese Military's Coercive, Risky Behaviors

Washington has renewed calls for high-level military-to-military talks with Beijing
October 17, 2023
US Urges China to Use Sway Over Iran to Prevent Mideast Escalation

U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He made the early Tuesday announcement after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for more than seven hours. Meanwhile, China sends a special envoy to the Middle East.
October 12, 2023
The Inside Story - Israel at War | Episode 113

We delve into the ongoing conflict in Israel, where Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu continues to exact his promise of severe consequences against Hamas for their brutal attacks on civilians at the Gaza border. This week on the Inside Story, Israel at War
October 12, 2023
China Refuses 'Sustained Conversation' with US on Fentanyl Crisis, Ambassador Says

Top US diplomat to China says weekly commercial US-China flights expected to double this month
October 11, 2023
Blinken Heads to Israel to Show US ‘Solidarity and Support’

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Israel and Jordan this week to show Washington’s support for Israel’s right to self-defense. The trip comes as the U.S. vows to work with nations to secure the release of all hostages held in Gaza.

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