Blinken puts the State Department's focus on countering an increasingly capable China

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discusses the State Department's modernization efforts, emphasizing the role of technology like AI and the importance of addressing competition from China. The department has initiated changes since 2021, including hiring more diplomats and creating new bureaus focused on climate change, global health, and digital diplomacy. Blinken highlights the establishment of China House to better coordinate responses to China's global influence. The department also launched an online passport renewal system, which has been popular. Blinken assures bipartisan support for these changes, regardless of election outcomes.

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