Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to meet ahead of APEC Summit: Top 7 things to know
scheduled to meet prior to the 30th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in San Francisco, aiming to mitigate tensions in what's viewed as a critical global rivalry. Leaders from the 21-member forum will gather at the global summit. However, the Biden-Xi bilateral will be the marquee moment of the forum, as it comes amid rising tension between the two nations following a series of events touched off by the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon that had wafted across the US earlier this year.
Also Read: What it took to get Biden and Xi to the table Biden and Xi have not engaged in any discussions since their last meeting in November, which took place on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. Limited Personal Meetings: Despite a decade-long acquaintance and multiple discussions since Biden's inauguration in January 2021, the leaders have met only once in person since then. Xi's last visit to the United States dates back to 2017 during Donald Trump's presidency.
Agenda on the Table: The White House highlights the summit's objective as 'enhancing communication to prevent potential conflict between the two nations'. Anticipated topics encompass global concerns spanning conflicts in the Middle East and Russia's actions in Ukraine to North Korea's connections with Russia, Taiwan, human rights, artificial intelligence, and trade relations. US Stance and Expected Discussions: Biden is poised to affirm the US's commitment to supporting Indo-Pacific allies, specifically mentioning Taiwan amidst Chinese pressure.
Security commitments to the Philippines will also be underscored. Also Read: China, U.S. Look to a Biden-Xi Summit While Wrestling Tensions Expected Deals and Agreements: Washington seeks
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