Biden and Xi Meet: Shaping Global Diplomacy

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President Joe Biden greets China's President President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool)
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Yesterday’s historic meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping signifies a political moment in global diplomacy. They convened at the Filoli Estate in California, addressing pressing issues from military conflicts to artificial intelligence.

Biden stressed the need for a response to America’s most fierce economic competition, while Xi emphasized the importance of cooperation between the world’s two largest economies.

However, expectations for immediate breakthroughs were low as both leaders grappled with disagreements over Taiwan, the South China Sea, and human rights. They also discussed Iran’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflict, foreign election influence, and climate cooperation.

The meeting came amidst China’s economic challenges and a shifting focus on Israel by the United States. As tensions persist, the world watches to see if this summit can pave the way for a more stable future.

Can these leaders find common ground on complex global issues, or will their differences continue to shape the international landscape?


Click play to listen to the report from AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris. For more news, follow @E_N_McMorris & @aurnonline.

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