U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hand with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Woodside, California, U.S., November 15, 2023.
The Biden administration is worried about scores of what it calls “unprofessional” operations by Chinese planes and ships near US assets.
Biden balances his job as commander in chief with huge political risksBiden knew his meeting with Xi would unleash a political firestorm.
Biden had huge political incentives to make this summit a success but also needed to show he was tough on Xi.
Meeting low bars at a moderately successful summit will not change the fundamentals of their rivalry.
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