That included the timing and location of the summit, which is occurring amid a larger gathering of Pacific leaders in San Francisco. “China – normally, if they come to United States, they want everything. San Francisco and the Bay Area are home to one of the largest populations of Chinese or Chinese-Americans in the United States. One-fifth of the population of San Francisco has Chinese roots, according to US census data. “Chinese officials will want to project to their domestic audience that Xi is received by Biden with dignity and respect.

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