At the recent APEC summit in Peru, President Joe Biden faced a major blunder when he mistakenly referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as the President of Taiwan during a public speech. The mistake caused embarrassment for the Biden administration and raised concerns about the President’s grasp of foreign policy issues.
However, behind closed doors, Biden took the opportunity to address the issue head-on by pressing Xi over trade disputes between the United States and China. The private meeting between the two leaders was described as tense, with both sides standing their ground on key trade issues.
Biden’s decision to confront Xi directly shows his commitment to addressing the complex relationship between the two economic superpowers. As the global economy continues to grapple with the impacts of the pandemic, resolving trade disputes between the US and China will be crucial for promoting economic stability and growth.
Despite the initial misstep at the APEC summit, Biden’s willingness to engage with Xi on trade issues signals a willingness to tackle difficult conversations in order to advance US interests on the world stage. Only time will tell if this approach will lead to tangible progress in US-China relations.
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