Biden: No Desire to ‘Contain’ China

President Joe Biden Prioritizes Strengthening Ties with China

During a press ​conference⁢ in Hanoi, Vietnam, President Joe Biden emphasized his commitment to fostering a positive⁤ relationship with China ⁣and dispelled ‍any ‌notions of isolating the‍ country. He made these remarks after ⁣attending a‍ G-20 summit ⁢in India, which Chinese‍ President Xi Jinping did not attend.

BIDEN: “I⁤ don’t wanna contain ⁣China”⁤ pic.twitter.com/S3ddEsiDgr

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President⁢ Biden‌ clarified that his trip aimed to strengthen cooperation between the United States and​ India, ​as well ​as Vietnam. He⁤ expressed his desire to establish a stable foundation in ⁤the Indo-Pacific region and establish international guidelines‍ for ‌ocean, airspace, and space-related matters.

While President Biden supports China’s economic success, he ​emphasized the importance ⁤of adhering ‌to international rules‍ and regulations. He wants to​ ensure ⁣that China’s achievements are attained through fair and transparent means.

However, not everyone agrees with President Biden’s approach. Rep.⁣ Michael ⁢McCaul (R-TX), chairman of the ​House⁣ Foreign ​Affairs Committee, criticized Biden’s message, stating that it did not convey deterrence and failed to ⁤address potential threats to ‌Taiwan and⁢ the ⁤South Pacific Sea.

Prior to President Biden’s visit​ to Vietnam,​ Beijing expressed disapproval of the United States’ handling of its ​relationships with China’s neighboring countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson⁣ Mao Ning urged the U.S. to‌ abandon a Cold ⁢War mentality and prioritize regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity.

During the press conference, President Biden emphasized the need to⁤ move away from ⁣Cold War thinking and highlighted⁢ his non-confrontational conversation⁣ with Chinese Premier Li ⁤Qiang. He expressed his hope to meet with President ‌Xi Jinping in the near future.

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