Last week the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken was in China, ostensibly to diffuse the tension build-up between the two super powers. However, in this latest bilateral exchange, China appears to have taken an upper hand over the US.
Blinken, paying his second visit to the rival country in less than a year, voiced hope for progress but said he would directly raise areas of difference, which are expected to include Russia, Taiwan & trade
President Joe Biden s administration, in collaboration with Japan and other allies, aims to counter China s attempts to isolate Asian countries like the Philippines. US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel highlighted the strategy to reverse China s isolation efforts. A critical summit between Biden, Japanese PM Kishida, and Philippine President Marcos Jr. focuses on strengthening cooperation amidst rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
Chinese President Xi Jinping s visit to San Francisco for talks with President Joe Biden provided a rare glimpse into his usually guarded persona. While maintaining control during official discussions, Xi displayed moments of animation and engagement at a gala dinner, signaling a potential shift in China s approach to the U.S. The event aimed to bridge ties with American business leaders and ease tensions, showcasing a more personable side of the typically reserved Chinese leader.
US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference in San Francisco. According to the White House, the two leaders held a "candid and constructive discussion" on various bilateral and global issues, including areas of potential cooperation and exchanged views on areas of difference.