Xi Jinping Commits to Cooperate with Trump Administration
Chinese Leader Engages in Final Talks with Outgoing US President Biden on Key Issues
In Lima, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his commitment to working with the incoming US administration of Donald Trump.
This declaration came after his final discussions with outgoing President Joe Biden, addressing critical issues such as cybersecurity, trade, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and China's relationship with Russia.
The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Peru.
President Xi assured that China's aim for a stable and sustainable relationship with the US remains unchanged despite Trump's election victory.
Biden also emphasized the importance of leader-to-leader interactions to prevent escalations in global conflicts.
Key topics discussed included the policing of nuclear weapons utilization and concerns about North Korea's actions in Russia's military endeavors in Ukraine.
The leaders diverged on Taiwan, with Biden urging China to cease military activities around the island, while Xi criticized Taiwanese separatist movements.
During the talks, Biden expressed concerns about a China-linked cyberattack and reiterated the US's stance on Taiwan, advocating for Taiwan's independence despite China's territorial claims.
On trade, Biden's administration intends to maintain stringent tariffs and restrict US investment in certain Chinese technologies, citing national security concerns.
Xi refuted allegations of Chinese cyberattack involvement and urged the US to refrain from intervening in disputes over the South China Sea's Spratly Islands.
The APEC summit saw Xi engaging in efforts to strengthen ties in Latin America, potentially challenging US influence in the region.
Xi's diplomatic endeavors in Latin America include developments in a free-trade agreement with Peru and port inaugurations, amid US apprehensions over China's intentions in the region.
This declaration came after his final discussions with outgoing President Joe Biden, addressing critical issues such as cybersecurity, trade, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and China's relationship with Russia.
The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Peru.
President Xi assured that China's aim for a stable and sustainable relationship with the US remains unchanged despite Trump's election victory.
Biden also emphasized the importance of leader-to-leader interactions to prevent escalations in global conflicts.
Key topics discussed included the policing of nuclear weapons utilization and concerns about North Korea's actions in Russia's military endeavors in Ukraine.
The leaders diverged on Taiwan, with Biden urging China to cease military activities around the island, while Xi criticized Taiwanese separatist movements.
During the talks, Biden expressed concerns about a China-linked cyberattack and reiterated the US's stance on Taiwan, advocating for Taiwan's independence despite China's territorial claims.
On trade, Biden's administration intends to maintain stringent tariffs and restrict US investment in certain Chinese technologies, citing national security concerns.
Xi refuted allegations of Chinese cyberattack involvement and urged the US to refrain from intervening in disputes over the South China Sea's Spratly Islands.
The APEC summit saw Xi engaging in efforts to strengthen ties in Latin America, potentially challenging US influence in the region.
Xi's diplomatic endeavors in Latin America include developments in a free-trade agreement with Peru and port inaugurations, amid US apprehensions over China's intentions in the region.
