Xi calls for dialogue and cooperation to stabilize China-US relations post-US elections.
President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of a stable and sustainable China-US relationship during discussions with US President Joe Biden at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
Xi expressed China’s readiness for dialogue, cooperation, and managing differences to enhance bilateral relations for mutual benefit. He underscored the need to avoid a new Cold War and cautioned against attempts to contain China.
Xi highlighted four critical issues—Taiwan, democracy and human rights, China’s developmental rights, and its political system—as red lines that must not be crossed. He advocated for peaceful coexistence, with both nations respecting each other’s systems and navigating their competition responsibly.
Biden reassured that the US does not seek to change China’s system or support “Taiwan independence,” reiterating commitments to a constructive partnership based on mutual respect and cooperation.
In any case, Xi’s firm position on Taiwan underscores the sensitivity of the issue and serves as a warning to the US to approach Taiwan policy with caution, indicating that any perceived support for “Taiwan independence” could strain relations further.
