CNN —President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House said, sharing an agreement in principle has been reached on a meeting later this month in San Francisco.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stressed that the White House believes the best way to manage competition is through “intense diplomacy,” and said, “It’s going to be a constructive meeting.
The high-stakes meeting comes as the White House is navigating major wars in Ukraine and Israel, and amid growing competition with China as the US has worked to reestablish regular communication with Beijing following months of tension.
Biden has frequently pressed the importance of face-to-face interactions with world leaders as he seeks to foster improved relations.
Biden and Xi previously met face-to-face in November 2022 for a three-hour talk in Bali, Indonesia, at a G20 Summit, marking a step toward improving a souring –- but critical –- bilateral relationship.
Persons:
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Karine Jean, Pierre, White, “ It’s, Jean, “, Biden, Xi, CNN’s Kevin Liptak
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CNN, San Francisco . Press, White House, Economic Cooperation, APEC
Locations:
San Francisco, Asia, Ukraine, Israel, China, Beijing, Bali , Indonesia