Janet Yellen's Diplomatic Efforts in China Highlight Complex U.S.-China Relations

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's recent visit to China underscores ongoing tensions and the challenge of balancing trade and geopolitical interests.

During her visit, Yellen addressed concerns over China's electric vehicle production and its impact on global markets, emphasizing the need for sensitivity to local politics in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.
Yellen's discussions also focused on maintaining open communication channels despite the deteriorating bilateral relationship over the past seven years.
Critics argue that despite Yellen's efforts, there has been little progress on key issues, with some viewing the diplomatic attempts as destined to fail given the entrenched positions.
The U.S. continues to express concerns over China's industrial policies, particularly the effects of subsidized exports on international trade.
Yellen's visit is part of a broader U.S. strategy to manage its complex relationship with China, amidst calls from some quarters for more robust domestic economic measures to compete with China.