Dr. Gal Luft insists the charges made against him are entirely false and issued new allegations of corruption against US President Joe Biden.
US defense and intelligence agencies found that the Chinese spy balloon shot down over the US this year had been equipped with American tech.
The strait, which separates China from the democratically governed island of Taiwan, is a frequent source of tension as Beijing steps up its political and military pressure.
Chinese readout of Sunday's meetings described it as constructive but made clear that Taiwan is the most important issue, and a potentially dangerous one.
There is an expectation Blinken's visit will pave the way for more bilateral meetings in coming months.
Gates stepped down from Microsoft's board in 2020 to focus on philanthropic works related to global health, education and climate change.
China has been ramping up its economic, diplomatic and military activities, encouraged by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Visiting from abroad, the deceased was not identified at the time reports were released.
The listed companies are restricted from receiving US exports for other activities deemed contrary to US interests, including acquiring US items for China’s military modernization.
The crushing of any critique of the government is part of China’s shifting stance on many issues.
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