Xi Jinping tells Biden Taiwan and human rights are China's red lines

China's President Xi Jinping emphasized to U.S. President Joe Biden that Taiwan, democracy, human rights, and development rights are "red lines" for China. He stated these issues should not be challenged. Xi also warned against U.S. involvement in disputes over islands in the South China Sea. He cautioned against actions that could provoke tensions in the region. During their meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic forum in Peru, Xi suggested that China and the U.S. could improve relations by viewing each other as partners rather than rivals.