China's Xi Jinping in US for tense Biden summit and APEC. Chinese President Xi Jinping began his U.S. visit, the first since 2017, amidst heightened tensions and strategic rivalries. This visit includes a significant meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in San Francisco and attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a veiled critique of China, emphasized the importance of freedoms and rule of law in the region. Biden aims to enhance relations with China, focusing on resuming communications, including military contacts, while addressing critical economic and geopolitical issues.
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Asia Daily: November 15, 2023
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China's Xi Jinping in US for tense Biden summit and APEC. Chinese President Xi Jinping began his U.S. visit, the first since 2017, amidst heightened tensions and strategic rivalries. This visit includes a significant meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in San Francisco and attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a veiled critique of China, emphasized the importance of freedoms and rule of law in the region. Biden aims to enhance relations with China, focusing on resuming communications, including military contacts, while addressing critical economic and geopolitical issues.