"High-Profile Meetings Signal Potential Thaw in US-China Relations"

President Biden met with China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, to prepare for their planned meeting with President Xi Jinping next month. Despite strained relations between the two countries, officials in the Biden administration emphasize the importance of cooperation with China on issues like climate change and artificial intelligence. The meetings between Wang Yi and top U.S. officials focused on managing tensions and addressing global challenges, while also discussing sensitive topics such as human rights in Xinjiang and Chinese military activity. The meetings come ahead of the expected meeting between Biden and Xi at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November. Both sides hope for a stable relationship, but tensions and disagreements persist.