Xi Jinping, the president of China, made a promise to work with Donald Trump‘s approaching management, underscoring the importance of maintaining stability in US-China relations on Saturday.
On the occasion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ( APEC ) forum in Lima, Peru, he and incoming US President Joe Biden met. This marked their second meeting in seven times, as both officials addressed critical world issues, including trade problems, attacks, tensions over Taiwan, and the continuing influence of Russia.
Xi acknowledged the traditional challenges between the two nations but reiterated China’s steady aim of fostering a secure, healthy, and lasting relationship with the US, adding that Beijing is ready to keep communication, expand cooperation, and manage differences with the Trump administration. Biden appreciated the openness of his conversations with Xi, which demonstrated how crucial dialogue is even when there is debate.
As Trump prepared to take business in two months, the meeting erupted into even greater conflicts. His campaign pledges, including imposing 60 % tariffs on Chinese imports under his” America First” trade agenda, have already caused unease in Beijing.
Important outposts in US-China relationships
Biden’s leadership has attempted to control various outposts in the marriage, including claims of China-linked attacks targeting US government contacts, growing pressure on Taiwan, and Beijing’s support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
However, Taiwan’s management has been a source of contention, with accounts of President Lai Ching-te planning sensitive stops in the US and past economy minister Lin Hsin-i inviting Biden to visit Taiwan, moves likely to provoke Beijing. Taiwan is still considered to be its territory by China, but the US continues to be its most important international supporter despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties.
Due to US trade restrictions on investments in Chinese technology sectors like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, as well as export restrictions on advanced semiconductors, Beijing’s economy has encountered significant challenges. These actions have made domestic pressures even more acute, putting strains on bilateral trade.
As Xi outlined the potential paths forward, he emphasized that reciprocal respect and cooperation could lead to positive relationship development, while hostility and competition could lead to setbacks.
A wider diplomatic push to expand China’s influence in Latin America, a region that has long been ruled by US interests, was also made by Xi’s visit to the Apec summit. During his trip, Xi inaugurated the Chancay deep-water port, signed a new free-trade agreement with Peru, and announced his 2020 plans to host the Apec summit.
