Diplomacy on Two Wheels: High Level Interactions Between China and the US The recent phone call between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sparked interest in the future of high level interactions between the two nations.
Beneath the surface, however, lies a more complex landscape than meets the eye. High stakes diplomacy is often compared to walking a tightrope – one misstep can lead to disastrous consequences.
The situation is particularly precarious due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East and President Xi Jinping's impending visit to the US.