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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called on China to provide a level playing field for American businesses as he began a visit aimed at resolving contentious issues that could jeopardise the stabilizing relationship.
Blinken raised concerns about China's "trade policies and non-market economic practices" at a meeting with the top official in Shanghai,Chen Jining, said US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller.