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Xi Jinping Ready to Work with Trump, Meets Biden at APEC Summit in Peru

Nov 16, 2024, 10:40 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Joe Biden for the last time during Biden's term at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru. Xi expressed his readiness to work with the incoming Trump administration to manage U.S.-China relations, emphasizing the need for cooperation and dialogue to navigate the transition smoothly. The meeting took place amidst discussions on various global issues, including the threat of protectionism, potential trade wars under President-elect Donald Trump, North Korea's alliance with Russia, AI safety, climate change, and concerns over China's alleged hacking during the 2024 campaign. Xi's comments were seen as a veiled critique of Trump's tariff threats, highlighting concerns over unilateralism and protectionism. Biden, in his remarks, expressed pride in the progress made during his tenure with Xi and stressed the importance of competition over conflict in U.S.-China relations.