The presidents of the United States and China, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, defended the need to avoid conflict and better manage relations between the two powers during their first personal meeting as leaders.
After years of escalating economic and geopolitical tensions, the rulers of the world’s two largest economies have shaken hands as they begin their meeting on the Indonesian island of Bali, on the eve of the G20 leaders’ summit.
“We have to find the right direction” in relations, said Xi Jinping, who said he was willing to have an exchange “sincere” with Biden on strategic issues.
“The world has reached a crossroads” Y “hopes that China and the United States will properly manage their relationship”said the Chinese leader.
For his part, Biden showed his willingness to “managing differences to prevent competition from becoming conflict”.
In addition, he stressed the importance of meeting in person after up to five phone or video conference conversations since his arrival at the White House in January 2021 and vowed to “keep the lines of communication open.
Source: Gestion
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