Chinese President Xi Jinping asked President Biden on Saturday to work with the incoming administration of President-elect Trump as the two current leaders met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Lima, Peru. He said he would go.
The meeting between Biden and Xi is the first in seven months and could be the last time the two meet on disputes ranging from cybercrime to trade to Taiwan, the South China Sea and Russia before Trump returns, according to Reuters. There is. The Oval Office in January 2025.
Mr. Xi told Mr. Biden that “China’s goal of stable, healthy and sustainable China-US relations remains unchanged,” acknowledging that there have been “ups and downs” between the two countries.
“China is ready to work with the new US administration to maintain communication, expand cooperation and address differences,” Xi said.
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President Biden shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping before bilateral talks in Lima, Peru, Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Pool photo via Leah Millis/AP)
According to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who was seen sitting next to Mr. Biden during the meeting, Mr. Biden told Mr. He said it was important.
He also acknowledged to the Chinese leader that the talks had been “candid” and “candid”, although the two sides may not have always seen eye to eye.
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President Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Lima on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Senator)
China and other G20 members are likely to focus on raising tariffs and prepare for a reboot of President Trump’s “America First” policy. President Trump famously launched a trade war with China during his first term in 2018, raising tariffs of up to 25% on steel, aluminum and other Chinese products. China has responded with reciprocal tariffs against the United States, and while Trump promised to raise tariffs on Chinese imports by up to 60% while running for president, it is unclear whether he will actually raise them that much.
Biden has sought to ease tensions with China, but his meeting with Xi on Saturday showed little sign of progress on key issues.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping told Biden that “China’s goal of stable, healthy and sustainable China-US relations remains unchanged.” (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Senator)
Still, the two countries agreed that humans, not artificial intelligence, should make the final decision on the use of nuclear weapons, the White House said, marking the first time the two countries had raised the issue.
Biden and Xi also spoke about China’s ally North Korea, which has deepened ties with Russia and is sending troops to war in Russia and Ukraine. The move has raised concerns not only in the U.S. government, but also in European capitals and the Chinese government.
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“President Biden has stated that (the People’s Republic of China)’s publicly stated position regarding the war in Ukraine is that the conflict should not be escalated or expanded, and that the introduction of (the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) military is directly opposed. “That’s it,” Sullivan said. He also pointed out that China has influence and capabilities that should be used to prevent further escalation and escalation of the conflict by introducing more North Korean troops.
Reuters contributed to this report.
