Xi Jinping and Joe Biden Meet to Strengthen China-U.S. Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Lima, Peru, during the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

The leaders discussed ways to stabilize their relationship and manage global challenges collaboratively. Both acknowledged progress in key areas such as climate change, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, while agreeing to uphold open communication channels.

President Xi highlighted the stability in bilateral relations over the past four years despite challenges. He reiterated China’s core principles, including respect for sovereignty and opposing “Taiwan independence.” He emphasized that mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation are essential for long-term partnership.

Xi outlined seven key principles for China-U.S. relations, stressing the importance of strategic perception, credibility, equality, respecting red lines, and expanded cooperation. He added that both nations must avoid conflict and act responsibly to meet global expectations.

President Biden reaffirmed the U.S.’s commitment to the one-China policy and its opposition to “Taiwan independence.” He emphasized that competition should not escalate into conflict and that cooperation in areas like AI and counternarcotics is critical. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of international stability and pledged to manage differences constructively.

The meeting also touched on shared concerns, including cybersecurity, the South China Sea, and global conflicts like the Ukraine crisis. Xi and Biden discussed strategies for promoting peace and avoiding decoupling in supply chains.

Both leaders agreed on maintaining human control over the use of nuclear weapons and advancing international cooperation on AI. They emphasized that major-country competition should not define global relations, calling for unity and mutual benefit instead.

The discussions signaled a mutual desire to continue improving relations. Xi concluded by reaffirming China’s commitment to fostering a stable and healthy partnership with the U.S., emphasizing dialogue and cooperation as the way forward.

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