Biden remarks at US-China summit
“Competition must not lead to conflict.”
“Meeting with Xi Jinping, he was always honest”
U.S. President Joe Biden began a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 15th (local time) and urged, “We must ensure that competition does not lead to conflict.”
President Biden said this in his opening remarks at the U.S.-China summit held at Piroli Gardens in San Francisco, California, starting at 11:25 a.m. on this day, and emphasized, “We must also manage competition responsibly, as the United States wants and intends.” did.
President Biden noted that it was his first meeting with President Xi in a year and said, “Since then, key members of our team have discussed pending issues between our two countries, but as always, there is no substitute for face-to-face discussion.” “No,” he explained the meaning of the US-China summit.
He also repeatedly expressed his expectation for an honest conversation.
President Biden said, “We have known each other for a long time. We didn’t always agree, and that wasn’t surprising. “But our meetings were always honest, direct, and useful.”
“I have never once doubted the candor with which President Xi spoke to me,” he said. “Our conversation is precious because I believe it is most important for leaders of each country to clearly understand each other without misunderstandings.”
“An honest exchange of opinions is what the world expects from both of us,” he said. “We have a responsibility to our people and to the world in which we work. “There are significant global challenges facing us, from climate change to the fight against drugs to artificial intelligence,” he said.
President Biden concluded by saying, “I look forward to this meeting and welcome (your visit to the United States).”
The meeting began about 25 minutes after the originally scheduled time. The two sides did not immediately begin one-on-one talks, but began talks in the form of bilateral talks.
President Biden and President Xi plan to discuss various issues, including the economy, security, and human rights. The Voice of America (VOA) previously reported that the meeting would last about four hours, including a business lunch and a walk in the garden.
President Biden plans to hold a press conference at 4:15 pm on this day and directly announce the results of the meeting with President Xi.
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Source: Donga
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