The White House
November 16, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. held a virtual meeting on November 15 with President of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Xi Jinping. The two leaders discussed the complex nature of the relationship between our countries and the importance of managing competition responsibly. As in previous discussions, the two leaders addressed areas where our interests intersect and those where our interests, values and perspectives diverge. President Biden welcomed the opportunity to speak frankly and frankly to President Xi about our intentions and priorities on a range of issues.
President Biden stressed that the United States will continue to defend its interests and values and, with our allies and partners, ensure that the rules of conduct for the 21st century advance an international system that is free, open. and fair. He underscored the priority he places on significant investments domestically, as we align with our allies and partners abroad to meet the challenges of our time.
President Biden raised concerns about the PRC’s practices in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong, as well as human rights in general. He was clear about the need to protect American workers and industries from unfair trade and economic practices by the PRC. He also spoke about the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific, and expressed the United States’ continued determination to honor its commitments in the region. President Biden reiterated the importance of freedom of navigation and safe overflights to the prosperity of the region. Regarding Taiwan, President Biden stressed that the United States remains committed to the “one China” policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three joint communiques and the six assurances, and that the United States United strongly opposes unilateral actions aimed at changing the status quo or compromising peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
President Biden also stressed the importance of strategic risk management. He noted the need for common sense safeguards to prevent competition from turning into conflict and to keep lines of communication open. He spoke of specific transnational challenges where our interests intersect, such as health security. Most notably, the two leaders discussed the existential nature of the climate crisis for the world and the important role that the United States and the PRC play. They also discussed the importance of taking action to address the problem of global energy supply. The two leaders also exchanged views on key regional challenges, including North Korea, Afghanistan and Iran. Finally, they discussed ways for the two sides to continue discussions in a number of areas, with President Biden stressing the importance of substantive and concrete conversations.
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