“The Biden administration wants to prioritize direct talks with China through higher-level officials, such as the deputy secretary of state, rather than through an ambassador. Currently the China-US relations are sensitive, complex and thorny. As an implementer of the country's policy rather than a decision-maker, the US ambassador's role in China is quite limited. It is better for the ambassador to wait for a higher level to 'set the tone' on more big issues before taking office.”
09 Aug 2021
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