Taiwan: Xi stressed “the Taiwan question is at the very core of China’s core interests, the bedrock of the political foundation of China-US relations, and the first red line that must not be crossed in China-US relations.” He urged the US to match its words with actions and abide by its one-China policy.China-US relations: In an apparent attempt to address US concerns about China’s ambitions, Xi told Biden “China does not seek to change the existing international order or interfere in the internal affairs of the United States, and has no intention to challenge or displace the United States.” He noted that China-US relations should not be a zero-sum game because the world is big enough for the two countries to coexist and "prosper together."."Look, I think the United States is better prepared than any country in the world economically and politically, to deal with the changing circumstances around the world," he added. I understood what he was saying."īiden said both parties will continue to communicate through staff and Cabinet levels on issues discussed during their meeting. "And I'm convinced that he understood exactly what I was saying. ![]() And, and so it never has to come to that," Biden said in reference to possible escalations. "I made it clear that we want to see cross-strait issues peacefully resolved. But at Monday's press conference, Biden told reporters he "made it clear" to Xi "that our policy in Taiwan has not changed at all. Since taking office, Biden has repeatedly stated the US had an obligation to protect Taiwan should China attempt to invade. The American President also said he does not think there is "any imminent attempt on the part of China to invade Taiwan." In their respective statements following Monday's meeting on the sidelines of the G20, both Washington and Beijing signaled that they would move forward on working together on a range of issues including climate change, health and food security - and they pledged to keep communication lines open.Īddressing the press following his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Monday, US President Joe Biden said "there need not be a new Cold War" with China, arguing conflict in competition between the two world powers can be avoided.īiden told reporters that the two leaders "were candid and clear with one another across the board." Adding, "I absolutely believe there need not be a new Cold War." ![]() Both sides have expressed fears of the potential consequences of a misunderstanding. And the summaries of the meetings released by the two sides afterwards revealed on-going divisions over key issues like Taiwan, human rights, technology and trade.īut the roughly three-hour face-to-face between the leaders did appear to a deliver on a key opportunity both sides appeared keen for: bolstering their communication.ĭialogue between Beijing and Washington had hit a new low in August, when Beijing cancelled dialogue across a number of areas in retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Expectations for major changes to the rocky US-China relationship were low heading into Monday evening's meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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