November 14, 2022diplomaticforeign policychinadiplomaticinternational
Biden holds first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Indonesia
President Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bali, Indonesia, on the sidelines of the G20 summit, marking their first in-person meeting since Biden took office. The leaders discuss Taiwan, trade, human rights, and North Korea, with Biden expressing concerns about China's practices while emphasizing the importance of managing competition responsibly. The meeting aims to establish guardrails for U.S.-China relations and prevent conflict amid rising tensions over Taiwan, trade practices, and technology competition.