The upcoming Blinken/Sullivan-Yang/Wang meeting in Alaska looks like it may be even tougher than was the Pompeo-Yang Hawaii meeting last year. In the last 24 hours: The US announced enhanced sanctions on PRC officials over Hong Kong; Foreign Minister Zhao Lijian blasted the US and Japan for their statements about China;
I don't suppose Blinken will refer to Xinjiang as East Turkestan. Still, the thought provides some sweetness and light.