Xi expresses willingness to collaborate with Trump administration at APEC summit

During a meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed readiness to work with the incoming Trump administration. He emphasized the importance of maintaining communication and cooperation to manage differences in the US-China relationship. President Biden reflected on the ups and downs of US-China relations over the past four years, highlighting their productive dialogues. This meeting marks the last official encounter between the two leaders before Biden leaves office. Uncertainty surrounds future relations, especially with Trump’s campaign promise of imposing 60 percent tariffs on Chinese imports. Biden's national security adviser noted that managing competition with China will be a key challenge for the new administration.