NEW YORK—Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China’s deputy leader, Han Zheng, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 18 in what marks the latest top-level exchange between the world’s two largest economic powers.
“The world expects us to responsibly manage our relationship,” Mr. Blinken said in brief remarks at the beginning of his meeting with Mr. Han. “The United States is committed to doing just that.