A recent video capturing the meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco, Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s conduct is sparking curiosity and speculation across online platforms.
Viral videos circulated on social media, notably X (formerly Twitter), showcasing Blinken’s focused attention on President Biden. Although the footage predominantly features Blinken’s silent and neutral demeanor, conservative outlets like The Post Millennial, Russian-state media outlet RT, and the Republican National Committee’s RNC Research account have raised questions about his behavior, hinting at potential nervousness or uncertainty about Biden’s actions.
The Post Millennial, sharing a brief video of Blinken with an undecipherable expression, posed the question, Why is Antony Blinken looking at Biden like that? Another video from the outlet depicted Blinken appearing to swallow and glancing around as members of the Chinese delegation spoke.
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RT, in a lighthearted tweet with a longer video, playfully suggested reasons for Blinken’s intense gaze, offering a poll with options like he’s worried about talks and he’s just admiring. Social media user @MyLordBebo described Blinken as super nervous about Biden potentially making a misguided statement.
RNC Research commented on a video where Biden seemingly smirks after a meeting, stating, A confused Biden looks to Antony Blinken, although the footage does not unequivocally support the assertion. Additionally, the video does not show Blinken engaging with the press, contrary to RNC Research’s statement.
While the online speculation about Blinken’s behavior continues, the paramount focus should remain on the substantive outcomes of the Xi-Biden meeting and their implications for U.S.-China relations. The leaders underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation, marking a significant stride in their relationship, the first face-to-face gathering since November 2022.
