New Chinese Ambassador Arrives in U.S. Amid Tensions

Xie Feng, China's new ambassador to the U.S., has arrived in New York to take up his new role.
Xie is a career diplomat who has previously been openly critical of U.S. actions and policies.
Xie aims to improve U.S.-China relations but acknowledges the relationship currently faces serious challenges.
The U.S. State Department has welcomed Xie's arrival and hopes to work with him, though relations between the countries are at a historic low.
Xie takes over from Qin Gang, the previous ambassador, and unlike Qin is not believed to have a direct line to Chinese President Xi Jinping.