Xi And Biden Seek Stability Before Trump's Return At their final meeting, leaders stress cooperation amid trade tensions and geopolitical challengesAt the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held on November 16, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden for what is likely their final encounter. For Biden, maintaining stable U.S.-China relations has been one of his administration's key focuses. His approach appears to advocate for constructive engagement, hoping to mitigate what could be ties deteriorated by Trump's aggressive trade policies. Turning to the relationship's history, it’s important to note the significant challenges Xi and Biden faced together. Whether Trump's ascension leads to cooperation or conflict will shape the course of not just U.S.-China relations but the geopolitical stage as well.

Source: Washington Post November 17, 2024 07:10 UTC