Xi Jinping and Joe Biden are scheduled to convene in San Francisco on November 15 amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
International newswire Anadolu said the meeting — taking place during Xi’s visit to the U.S. for the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit from November 14 to 17, will address various aspects of the U.S.-PRC bilateral relationship, — emphasize the importance of open communication, and delve into global and regional issues, as stated by White House Spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre.
Notably, the meeting occurs against the backdrop of Israel’s reluctance to comply with international calls for a Gaza ceasefire.
While the U.S. and its allies endorse humanitarian pauses, China advocates for an end to the armed conflict and a ceasefire.
The meeting will be the first face-to-face encounter between Xi and Biden since their Bali summit in Indonesia last November.
The White House spokeswoman expressed the intention to discuss how the U.S. and China can responsibly manage competition and collaborate on areas of shared interest, especially on transnational challenges affecting the international community.
The discussions are anticipated to cover issues of strategic importance in shaping China-U.S. relations and addressing global peace and development concerns.
In addition to the meeting with Biden, Xi is expected to present proposals for deepening Asia-Pacific cooperation at the APEC Economic Leaders’ meeting.
Furthermore, Xi is likely to engage with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida around November 16, as both sides aim to improve high-level contacts after years of strained relations. Japan’s top national security advisor, Takeo Akiba, recently met with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the potential meeting.
(ai/mnm)