Blinken's visit was closely followed by the rest of the world as any escalation between super powers could have worldwide repercussions on anything from financial markets to trade routes and practices and global supply chains.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/antony-blinken-qin-gang-meeting-china-beijing-candid-talks-3570716?cid=cna_flip_070214

Earlier, The White House had indicated that Blinken's trip could unlock a series of meetings between US and Chinese officials, according to news agency ANI.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/antony-blinken-arrives-in-beijing-to-help-ease-strained-us-china-relations

Mr Netanyahu said that Mr Blinken's visit to Israel was a "tangible example of America's unequivocal support of Israel".

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67087583?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) suggested Biden's missing the origins deadline was tied to Blinken's visit, which began the same day as the declassification deadline.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/wex/biden-manages-tense-relations-with-china-as-covid-19-issues-reemerge/article_02590d24-bd09-5a80-badf-a2cfa35afc22.html

The visit is Blinken's first since the kingdom restored diplomatic ties with Iran, which the West considers a pariah over its contested nuclear activities.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/06/06/blinken-in-saudi-to-rebuild-strained-ties-with-us/

✡️ What sets his resume apart is how Blinken's vision is shaped, even permeated, by his own personal history.

Source: https://worldcrunch.com/in-the-news/gaza-pauses-mexico-migrants-news