AFP news agency reports President Biden invitesPresident Xi Jinpingof China came to the meetingLeader in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) at NakhonSan Franciscoin November amid tense relations between the United States and China. And Xi has not yet confirmed that it will come.
But after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Washington, he held talks with Biden and several senior officials. The White House said in a statement: Both sides agreed. “High-level diplomacy” is used to ensure smooth relations.
A White House statement said the two sides “confirmed” they were “working together to facilitate a meeting between President Biden and President Xi Jinping in San Francisco in November.”
A senior US official said: The White House is waiting for Beijing to confirm that Xi is coming, but “we are prepared to have a meeting.”
Biden said that he hopes Washington and Beijing must “Manage competitive relations responsibly and keep the lines of communication open.”
As the Israeli-Hamas conflict heats up in the Middle East, it “underscores the need for the United States and China to work together to solve global challenges,” a White House statement said.
The same news source revealed more. “US authorities expressed deep concern over the situation.[in the Middle East]and pressure China to take a more constructive approach,” such as talking with its own allies there.
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2023-10-28 01:29:00
