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Talks between the two sides have increased in recent months, even as differences have grown. Blinken said he raised concerns with Xi about China's support for Russia and its invasion of Ukraine, as well as other issues including Taiwan and the South China Sea
A total of 51% of Americans disapprove of the decision by the US House of Representatives to support President Joe Biden's $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, while only 39% think otherwise, Daily Express US reported on Tuesday, citing a poll conducted by the Washington-based Democracy Institute.
The House Rules Committee advanced a set of foreign aid bills, overcoming resistance from some Republicans with crucial support from Democrats.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has sparked calls for the U.S. to impose conditions on its significant military aid to Israel, the largest recipient of U.S. foreign aid since World War II. The U.S. provides Israel with advanced weaponry, including the F-35 fighter jet and missile defense systems like Iron Dome and David's Sling. President Biden sought additional funding for Israel's campaign against Hamas, but the proposal faces resistance in Congress over concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza.
Biden said he is willing to meet House Speaker Johnson "if he has anything to say" following the latter's threat to kill a bipartisan foreign aid bill for Ukraine and Israel that Senate passed last