October 14 will mark US President Joe Biden’s first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since taking office, with US concerns about Taiwan, Russia’s conflict in Ukraine, and North Korea’s nuclear aspirations at the top of his agenda.
The long-awaited face-to-face encounter will take place at a time when ties between the superpowers are at an all-time low. Before the yearly Group of 20 (G20) meeting, which brings together the leaders of the world’s largest established and emerging countries, the two will meet on the Indonesian island of Bali.
“Although I am stronger than before, I don’t need that. I spent more time with Xi Jinping than any other world leader, therefore I am familiar with him.” Following the Senate vote results on Sunday, Biden spoke to media in Cambodia. “Where each of us stands is never calculated incorrectly.”
When he talks with Xi, Biden recently stated that he will not be making any fundamental compromises and that he wants both leaders to establish their “red lines” and work out their differences.
