Mideast in focus as US, China meet to pave way for Joe Biden-Xi Jinping summit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Washington to manage strategic differences between the US and China and pave the way for a summit between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. The recent conflict in the Middle East has added a new dynamic to the relationship, with the US hoping China can use its influence with Iran to prevent the spread of the Israel-Hamas conflict. However, experts do not expect immediate progress, and China may choose to watch from the sidelines for now.