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Xi Jinping Tells Biden on Saturday at APEC Summit China Ready to Work with Trump Administration

Nov 17, 2024, 02:40 AM

In their final meeting on Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping informed U.S. President Joe Biden that China is prepared to work with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. This announcement was made during their meeting at the APEC summit in Peru. Xi emphasized China's readiness to cooperate with Trump’s team for a smooth transition in bilateral ties, addressing key conflicts such as cybercrime, trade, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and Russia. Xi's commitment to working with the new administration highlights Beijing's intention to manage China-U.S. relations amid the shift in U.S. leadership and Trump's 'America first' policies.