Earlier this week, Blinken said that he would pursue a visit to China when the conditions are right. He also added that the goal is not to contain China or engage in a new Cold War.
According to the State Department, "they discussed shared concerns over continuing violence in Israel and the West Bank and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions."
The United Arab Emirates and Palestinians worked together to draft a potential resolution on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is coming to Israel to discuss peace in the region and other pressing issues.