WASHINGTON, May 3 — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said today he was hopeful he could reschedule a visit to China this year after his planned trip in February was canceled following the appearance of a Chinese high altitude balloon over the United States.

"I am,” Blinken said in an interview with the Washington Post. "And I think it’s important ... that we re-establish regular lines of communication at all levels and across our government.” — Reuters