U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other senior U.S. diplomats, including Daniel Kritenbrink and Jay Shambaugh, have been actively engaged in discussions with Chinese officials to manage competition and enhance economic interactions. Yellen emphasized the importance of preserving beneficial economic interactions and stated that the U.S. would not take any options off the table in response to China's manufacturing capabilities. Kritenbrink's visit to China for bilateral meetings was highlighted as part of ongoing efforts to maintain open communication, while Shambaugh stressed the need for dialogues to be substantive and not just delays. The meetings discussed various global and regional issues, including the Middle East, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. Additionally, Yellen plans to meet with finance ministers from U.S. allies during the upcoming IMF and World Bank meetings to address key issues, including economic pressures on China.