US Officials Continue Visits to China Amid Spying Accusations

Despite ongoing allegations of Chinese spying in the United States, high-level officials from the United States have made multiple trips to China over the summer.

The current policy of engagement and competition has created a confusing set of signals for Beijing, potentially indicating weakness and indecisiveness.

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, special envoy for climate John Kerry, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have all visited China over the summer, emphasizing diplomatic engagement.

These visits come amid escalating tensions with China, including reports of spying incidents.

Previous incidents such as a high-altitude balloon originating from China crossing over the United States and Chinese nationals posing as tourists attempting to breach US military sites have raised concerns about China's activities.

While diplomatic relations with China remain open, there is consensus that the US military may not currently be strong enough to fully confront the Chinese threat.

Trade and economic cooperation with China have further complicated the situation, with ongoing negotiations over the construction of an electronic vehicle battery factory.

Nevertheless, efforts to safeguard American citizens and address the CCP's activities within the United States are being emphasized, including educating the public about the severity of the spying threat and sensitizing universities to presence of Chinese Communist Party members.