US President Joe Biden called the meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping “constructive and productive”, saying that the leaders agreed, in particular, on restoring military ties and the fight against drugs.
Source: Biden during a press conference, quoted CNN
Details: The US President said talks with Xi were “one of the most constructive and productive discussions we’ve had.”
“We didn’t always agree,” Biden said.
Asked if he trusted Xi, Biden said: “Trust but verify, as the old saying goes. That’s what I do.” He described the relationship between the US and China as “competitive.”
Direct speech Biden: “My responsibility is to make them rational and manageable so they don’t lead to conflict. That’s what I do.
… Find a place where we can meet and where we can find mutual interest…
And that’s exactly what we will do.”
“I know this man, I know his way of doing things, I looked him in the eyes – we have differences. He has a different view on many things than I do, but he was honest.”
Details: Biden also said the leaders agreed to be ready to answer each other’s phone calls.
During four hours of talks, the two leaders agreed to curb the flow of fentanyl, restore military ties and work together on artificial intelligence, Biden said.
Biden said China’s agreement to cut fentanyl precursor chemicals would “save lives” and said he appreciated Xi’s commitment on the issue.
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2023-11-16 02:22:54
