Xi Jinping seeks cooperation with Trump administration in talks with Biden

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden for about two hours in Lima, Peru, discussing key issues like trade, Taiwan, and cybercrime. Xi expressed a desire to work with the incoming Trump administration to maintain a stable U.S.-China relationship. Biden emphasized the importance of ongoing leader-to-leader communication, even after he leaves office. The two leaders addressed concerns over North Korea's ties with Russia and discussed military tensions around Taiwan, with Biden urging an end to China's aggressive actions. Xi denied Chinese involvement in recent cyberattacks and reiterated China's stance on territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The meeting reflects ongoing tensions as Trump prepares to return to the White House, with both sides acknowledging the need for cooperation despite significant differences.