Xi Jinping vows to work with Trump team, discusses cyber crime, trade, Taiwan, South China Sea

From Investing.com: 2024-11-17 06:31:09

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to work with the incoming U.S. administration of Donald Trump during his final talks with outgoing President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima, Peru. The two leaders discussed conflicts ranging from cyber crime to trade, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and Russia. Biden emphasized maintaining leader-to-leader talks even after he leaves office. The U.S. and Chinese presidents also discussed human control over nuclear weapons and North Korea’s ties with Russia. Major issues raised included recent China-linked hacks and Beijing’s pressure on Taiwan and in the South China Sea. Biden called for an end to Beijing’s military activities around Taiwan. China views Taiwan as its territory and is experiencing economic impacts from Biden’s trade measures. Xi denied Chinese involvement in cyber attacks and urged the U.S. to refrain from interfering in the South China Sea dispute. Both leaders acknowledged the need for mutual cooperation to progress their relationship. Xi is on a diplomatic tour in Latin America, strengthening ties with countries in the region.



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