Biden to urge Xi to curb North Korea's support for Russia in final meeting

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President Joe Biden will meet with China's President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru. Biden aims to persuade Xi to discourage North Korea from increasing its support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict. This meeting is significant as it is Biden's last with Xi before he leaves office. Biden, along with leaders from South Korea and Japan, has expressed concern over North Korea's military cooperation with Russia, which includes sending troops and providing munitions. Biden and Xi will also discuss broader issues, including China's support for Russia, human rights, technology, and Taiwan. The meeting comes amid rising tensions in U.S.-China relations and concerns over military activities in the region.


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