Biden to urge Xi to rein in North Korea's support for Russia at APEC summit
President Biden is set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Peru. He will urge Xi to convince North Korea to reduce its support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict. This meeting is Biden's last with Xi before leaving office. Biden, along with South Korean and Japanese leaders, condemned North Korea's military support for Russia. They expressed frustration with China for not doing more to control North Korea's actions, which they view as destabilizing. The meeting will also cover other issues, including China's support for Russia and tensions over Taiwan. Biden has emphasized the importance of his relationship with Xi, despite ongoing challenges in U.S.-China relations.