In a significant diplomatic move, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet on November 15 in the San Francisco Bay area, marking only their second face-to-face encounter during the Biden presidency.
Anticipated to be a comprehensive discussion, the leaders are expected to delve into critical global issues, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, the situation in Taiwan, the war in Ukraine, and concerns over election interference.
The meeting, occurring during the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit hosted by the US, holds potential implications for trade, technology exports, and territorial disputes in the South China and East China Seas.
As both nations grapple with strained relations, the summit aims to manage and stabilize the complex dynamics between the two global powers. President Biden is set to address urgent matters, including restraining Iran in response to the Israel-Hamas war, seeking reassurances on Taiwan, and discussing the US-China trade relationship.
Despite potential modest achievements, the summit is not expected to yield breakthroughs reshaping the overall relationship. Both sides acknowledge the need to manage competition and maintain open channels of communication in this challenging geopolitical landscape.
Furthermore, the private dinner following the meeting, reportedly attended by Xi and US business executives, has drawn attention, with tickets starting at $2,000 per person and the opportunity to sit at the Chinese president’s table for $40,000. The event is seen as an additional dimension to the diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Source: BBC
