Biden and Xi meet in Peru but skip talks on North Korea's support for Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Peru during the APEC summit. This was their last meeting before Biden leaves office in January. Xi emphasized the importance of a stable U.S.-China relationship for global stability. Biden was expected to discuss North Korea's support for Russia in Ukraine, but there were no reports of such talks. He condemned North Korea's troop deployment to Russia, calling it dangerous. The U.S. has expressed frustration with China for not doing more to control North Korea. Xi appeared to address concerns about Donald Trump's return to the presidency, urging cooperation between the two nations. He warned against protectionist policies and emphasized the need for mutual benefits in their relationship.