Xi Jinping begins visit to US after 6 years

Joe Biden meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
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Biden wants normal communication

Chinese President Xi Jinping began his first visit to the US in six years by meeting with President Joe Biden in San Francisco.

The summit between the two leaders is seen as an opportunity to reduce tensions in one of the world's most complex rivalries, reports Digi24

First face-to-face meeting in a year: the Biden-Xi Summit

Biden and Xi Jinping will meet at an undisclosed location in the San Francisco Bay Area. The meeting is the first face-to-face between the US and Chinese leaders in a year and comes against a tense backdrop, offering a chance for more effective communication.

Economic Relations At Heart: Biden Wants Positive Change

Biden expressed the US desire to improve relations with China and rebalance the economic partnership. On APEC, Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the importance of a region where economies are free to choose their own paths.

 Tensions and cooperation: challenges on the agenda

Geopolitical tensions and challenges, such as fragile supply chains and the climate crisis, were key topics of discussion. The Biden administration is trying to keep the dialogue with China open, while emphasizing US priorities and values.

 Economic significance: direct interaction with the Chinese leader

American businesses have the opportunity to interact directly with Xi Jinping, seeking solutions to navigate the uncertain economic environment and deal with the challenges created by China's new security rules.

Biden-Xi summit - a step towards dialogue, but with lingering challenges

Despite the desire for dialogue, US-China relations remain complex, given geopolitical and economic challenges. The summit provides an opportunity to address these challenges, but the impact on bilateral relations remains to be seen.

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