China May Become More Confrontational with US: Times

China's sanctions of the U.S., including former Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, before an official's visit, may be the "new normal" in bilateral relations, the Global Times said ahead of Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman's visit starting Sunday. The tough stance was a departure from the past when China often released a goodwill gesture before meeting the U.S., the newspaper said. The Biden administration's heavy pressure and cold way of dealing with China have been less effective, and the U.S. increasingly needs China's support and coordination on issues including Iran and climate change and trade, the newspaper said. Still, the two sides may be setting the stage for higher-level dialogues and issues including trade and commerce, the Global Times said.