In a remarkable turn of events over eight months, China and the U.S. have made substantial progress in their relations. President Xi Jinping, once critical after the U.S. downed a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, now stands with President Biden in a collaborative stance. Their recent face-to-face talks in California resulted in the agreement to open a presidential hotline, resume military communications, and tackle fentanyl production.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken appeared to have an unfavorable reaction when President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he still believes Chinese President Xi Jinping is a dictator.