China's Top Diplomat Heads to South Korea Amid Changing U.S. Ties

Wang Yi is visiting Seoul this week as Donald Trump changes the U.S. approach to military drills in the region.

China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is heading to South Korea this week. He is scheduled to be there from August 19 to 20. This trip is getting a lot of attention because of recent moves by the United States. Donald Trump has recently changed how the U.S. handles military drills in South Korea. By cutting back on these exercises, some experts think the U.S. is leaving a gap that China is now trying to fill. Many see this visit as a way for Beijing to get closer to Seoul while the relationship between South Korea and the U.S. feels a bit shaky. This trip is part of a larger tour for Wang Yi. Aft…