China's Top Diplomat Wang Yi Visits US Amidst Tensions and Hacking Concerns

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Washington this week, marking the highest-level visit by a Chinese official since tensions escalated earlier this year. The visit comes as the Biden administration seeks to pressure Iran to de-escalate the conflict with Israel and Hamas, and to manage tensions with China. The two sides have been engaging in a process of re-engagement, although there have been sharp detours, including when President Biden referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator." China's military investments and territorial claims in the South China Sea continue to strain relations with the United States. Despite the rivalry, China's economic and political influence remains crucial for Washington's efforts to influence events globally.