Xi Jinping tells Biden China is ready to work with new US administration
In their final meeting, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden that China is ready to collaborate with the incoming U.S. administration. This meeting took place at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru. Biden aimed to persuade Xi to influence North Korea against supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict. The two leaders discussed various issues, including North Korea's missile tests and China's indirect support for Russia. Biden's departure from office and Donald Trump's upcoming presidency create uncertainty in U.S.-China relations. Trump has proposed significant tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting American companies to diversify sourcing away from China.