United States: US President Mr. Joe Biden is expected to meet Chinese President Mr. Xi Jinping in November 2023 after China’s top diplomat’s visit to the White House.
According to reports, the two leaders will meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco in November, a gathering of world and business leaders.
A recent readout from China’s Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Mr. Jake Sullivan noted that the two sides were “working together towards a meeting.” The last meeting between Mr. Xi and Mr. Biden was at the G20 summit in Bali in 2022.
The talks between Mr. Wang and Mr. Sullivan formed part of the Chinese Minister’s three-day visit to Washington, DC. Mr. Wang will also meet Mr. Biden as well as top US officials, including Secretary of State Mr. Antony Blinken.
The two sides may discuss various issues, including the Israel-Hamas war, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the 2024 presidential election in Taiwan.
China has previously stated that it is neutral in the Ukraine war, but the country is widely accused of supporting Russia’s economy amid heavy Western sanctions.
Both countries are also expected to work together to de-escalate the current situation in Gaza, where Israel has threatened to launch a ground invasion.
According to a White House statement, the Gaza war was also a point of discussion during the meeting between Mr. Biden and Wang, where the president “underscored that the United States and China must work together to address global challenges.”
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