Biden and Xi’s summit seeks to repair US-China ties.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
4:53 PM – Friday, November 10, 2023
President Biden to Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping Next Week
The highly-anticipated meeting is reportedly set to happen on Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area. Senior U.S. administration officials say the meeting will cover a broad range of issues amid a moment of heavy global turbulence.
Topics of discussion are likely to include the Israel-Hamas war, Taiwan, Ukraine, and election interference.
Earlier this year, relations between the U.S. and China quickly deteriorated after the U.S. accused China of sending a spy balloon across its air space. An American warplane later shot it down off the coast of South Carolina.
In addition, a visit to Taiwan last year by then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi led China to break off communication between the two nations’ militaries.
According to President Biden’s top military adviser, U.S. officials have told Chinese officials that they are open to resuming military-to-military communication that Beijing suspended last year in protest of Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
Biden says he is “determined” to restore those communication channels, however, China appeared “reluctant” to do so.
“This is not the relationship of five or 10 years ago, we’re not talking about a long list of outcomes or deliverables,” one of the officials said.
“The goals here really are about managing the competition, preventing the downside of risk – of conflict, and ensuring channels of communication are open.”
The Biden-Xi bilateral will take place during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, which the U.S. is hosting in San Francisco, California, from November 11th to November 17th.
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How will the issue of election interference be addressed in the meeting, and what steps can be taken to ensure the integrity of future elections
Senior U.S. officials said. “This is about creating an opportunity to have a direct dialogue and to try to understand each other’s perspectives and concerns in order to build a more stable and predictable relationship,” they added.
The meeting between President Biden and President Xi Jinping comes at a critical time, with tensions between the two countries reaching new heights. The U.S. has expressed concerns over China’s human rights abuses, its military aggression in the South China Sea, and its alleged cyberattacks on American companies. The U.S. has also urged China to play a more responsible role in global affairs, particularly in addressing climate change and supporting international efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Biden administration has made it clear that it will take a tough stance on China, but also seeks areas of cooperation. It is expected that the meeting will address the need for mutual respect and understanding, as well as finding common ground on issues of shared interest such as trade and global health.
The Israel-Hamas war, which took place earlier this year, is likely to be a major topic of discussion. The U.S. has expressed its support for Israel’s right to defend itself, while calling for an end to the violence and a return to negotiations. The situation in Taiwan, where China has increased its military presence and conducted military exercises near the island, is also likely to be on the agenda. The U.S. has affirmed its commitment to Taiwan’s security and has called on China to engage in peaceful dialogue.
The issue of election interference is another contentious matter that is expected to be raised. The U.S. has accused China of meddling in its democratic processes, including through cyberattacks and the spreading of disinformation. The meeting will provide an opportunity for both leaders to address these concerns and discuss ways to ensure the integrity of future elections.
The meeting between President Biden and President Xi Jinping will undoubtedly be closely watched by the international community. It represents an important opportunity for the two leaders to set the tone for bilateral relations going forward. While there are significant challenges and differences that need to be addressed, there is also a recognition of the importance of finding areas of cooperation and maintaining a stable and constructive relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
Both leaders have expressed a desire to work together on issues of global importance, such as climate change and nuclear non-proliferation. It remains to be seen whether this meeting will mark the beginning of a new chapter in U.S.-China relations or simply serve as a platform for airing grievances. Nonetheless, the meeting signals a potential shift towards a more constructive engagement between the two countries, which could have far-reaching implications for global stability and prosperity.
As the world watches the outcome of this crucial meeting, there is hope that it will pave the way for a more productive and cooperative relationship between the U.S. and China. The challenges facing the international community are too immense for any one country to tackle alone. It is through dialogue, understanding, and compromise that countries can work together to address shared concerns and build a more peaceful and prosperous world.
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