Xi tells Biden China is ready to collaborate with new US administration
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met U.S. President Joe Biden for the final time on Saturday, expressing China's readiness to work with the incoming U.S. administration. Xi emphasized the importance of a stable U.S.-China relationship for global stability. During their discussions at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, Biden reflected on their long relationship, highlighting the need for candid conversations to avoid conflict. He urged Xi to influence North Korea to reduce its support for Russia. Biden's administration plans to advise the Trump team on managing competition with China, which is expected to be a key foreign policy challenge. Tensions remain high over issues like cyber espionage and North Korea's military actions.