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Biden warns Xi Jinping: US and China should avoid turning into open conflict
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U.S. President Joe Biden and the People's Republic of China (PRC) President Xi Jinping held a video conference on the morning of the 16th, Taiwan time. During the video conference, Biden told Xi Jinping that as leaders, each other has a responsibility to prevent the US and China from turning into an open conflict.
According to comprehensive foreign media reports, after the meeting began, Biden and Xi Jinping first outlined what the two sides will discuss. Biden mentioned human rights and the Indo-Pacific region. Xi Jinping said that as tensions in Taiwan and other countries increase, the U.S. and PRC need to strengthen communication and jointly respond to challenges.
The meeting is expected to last for several hours. This is the third meeting between US and Chinese leaders since Biden took office in January. They will touch on covid, climate change and other issues.
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Biden-Xi meeting is here! Xi Jinping: I am very happy to see an old friend. Biden hopes to have a frank conversation
Reporters : Chen Yuren and Ni Jiahui
The 46th U.S. President Joe Biden and the People's Republic of China (PRC) President Xi Jinping has started a video conference at 7.46 pm Eastern time today (8.46 am on 16 November Singapore time). This is the third dialogue between the two parties and hopes issues such as Taiwan, Xinjiang, and other issues that make the relationship between the U.S. and PRC tense can be resolved. The two heads of state are also expected to exchange views on climate change.
Biden attended the meeting with officials in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. There are two televisions in the conference room, and the two waved to each other through the screens.
Biden was the first to speak at the meeting, saying, " In the past few years, we have spent a lot of time talking to each other. Perhaps I should start this meeting more formally, but we have never been so formal. "
Xi Jinping spoke after Biden, and he said, "I am very happy to see an old friend."
According to comprehensive foreign reports, Xi Jinping has not left mainland China recently because of fear of the epidemic, so this time the two can only have a video conference for this summit of heads of state.
Biden said that he is looking forward to a simple, direct and frank dialogue between the two sides on competition issues between the two countries.
Biden emphasized that on major international issues, such as climate change, cooperation between the two countries is required. "We are not only responsible for our own citizens, but also for the international community."
The White House stated that Biden hopes to touch human rights, the economy, and free navigation in the Indo-Pacific region in this meeting.
Xi Jinping spoke after Biden. He said at the beginning, "It's nice to see old friends." He also mentioned various international challenges. China and the United States need to increase dialogue and cooperation.
The PRC Embassy in the United States stated before the meeting that Sino-US relations have come to a crossroads. Under such a background, the visit meeting is not only of great significance to the relations between the two countries, but also equally important to international relations. The people of PRC and the U.S. and the international community hope that this meeting will have a positive result.
The PRC Embassy in the US stated that with mutual agreement, PRC President Xi Jinping will have an in-depth exchange of views with US President Biden to discuss the future of Sino-US relations, as well as interests and issues of concern to both sides. PRC hopes that the United States can cooperate with PRC in this new era, increase dialogue, resolve differences, and properly handle sensitive issues on the basis of respect and peace, so that the relationship between the two countries can get back on track.
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The two countries are the "enemies" that each other needs. Huang Pengxiao points out the true role of the Biden-Xi meeting
U.S. President Biden and CCP leader Xi Jinping held a video summit on 16 November. Former National Congress representative Huang Pengxiao wrote an analysis on this, and believes that the two countries will each meet their needs in a competitive landscape. It is "fighting without breaking."
Huang Pengxiao wrote on Facebook and pointed out that the summit meeting of the two heads of state was actually more ceremonial and declarative than substantive. The real substantive issues had already been recruited before the summit. Wind direction, before the summit, China made high-profile propaganda in its internal announcements, saying that the United States was soft, while the United States lowered its expectations for the summit. Not only did it unintentionally create a gentle atmosphere for the summit, it even "extremely pressured" in the process of arranging the summit and added fuel to the problem.
Huang Pengxiao gave an example, as if someone spoke to the foreign media that the Biden-Harris administration intends to change the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office into a Taiwan Representative Office, followed by the hotly debated argument that Biden will help defend Taiwan, and the US Secretary of State Blinken also publicly stated that they support Taiwan's meaningful participation in the United Nations.
Facing the provocation of the United States on the Taiwan issue, China only dared to point the finger at the Taiwan authorities. At the annual meeting of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, Xi Jinping also stated that PRC is willing to cooperate with the U.S. based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. Enhancing exchanges and cooperation in various fields, while "properly managing differences", will push the relationship between the two countries back on track. Huang Pengxiao believes that this shows how much China attaches importance to the resumption of U.S.-PRC relations.
Huang Pengxiao analyzed that for the U.S., internal conflicts have continued in recent years, and a powerful enemy is needed. The "China threat" can keep the U.S. united. As for PRC, when striving for an indefinite re-election for its own benefit, it needs a hostile one. Only in this world and the number one enemy like the U.S. can Xi Jinping be able to bring out the image of a strong man who dares to compete with the U.S.
Therefore, both the U.S. and PRC are the "weight-enough enemies" that each other needs, but they don't want a real war. Huang believes this is the essence of Mao Zedong's "fighting without breaking." This time the U.S.-PRC summit will establish effective management and control of the differences and frictions between the two sides.
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CNN: The U.S. no longer hides the actions to "contain China"
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U.S. President Biden and PRC President Xi Jinping held a video conference at 8 am on 16 November. In this regard, CNN pointed out that the U.S. will no longer hide the actions to "contain China."
According to the analysis of the "CNN" report, before any important summit in modern history, the confrontation between the two countries has never been as serious as it is currently. This gives this heads of state talks a very special background and is of special concern to the international community. one of the reasons.
The analysis pointed out that even though the relationship between the United States and China has deteriorated sharply since the time of the former President Trump, the scope of the two sides' engagement started not only in the trade area, but in the past, the U.S. did not publicly set "containing China" as an official policy policy. This video summit is different. The U.S. government no longer hides its attempts to contain China.
Prior to this summit, Washington’s accusations against Beijing continued to increase. The most important of which was China’s military pressure on Taiwan. In addition, the Biden-Harris administration also targeted the South China Sea sovereignty dispute, the Uyghur genocide in Xinjiang, the origin of the covid epidemic, issues such as the persecution of democracy in Hong Kong and a comprehensive condemnation of the CCP regime.
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Xi Jinping meets and calls "old friends" The White House: Biden doesn't think so
Xi Jinping called Biden at the beginning of the talks "old friend" and called on the U.S. and PRC to cooperate more closely. However, the White House said in a pre-meeting briefing that Biden does not consider Xi Jinping an "old friend."
The Associated Press reported that Biden said at the beginning of the meeting that as leaders of the United States and China, it is the responsibility of ensuring that the competition between the two countries does not turn into conflict, rather than simple and direct competition. Xi Jinping called Biden an "old friend" and said that the two sides should strengthen communication.
"Xinhua News Agency" reported that Xi Jinping stated that China and the United States should respect each other, coexist peacefully, and cooperate for a win-win situation. "I would like to work with Mr. President to form a consensus and take positive actions to lead the positive development of Sino-US relations. This is for the benefit of the two peoples. The need is also the expectation of the international community."
Although Xi Jinping called Biden an "old friend," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said before the Xi Jinping meeting that Biden does not think Xi Jinping is an "old friend" and Biden will take a strong stand to participate in the meeting and demand that China follow the rules.
Secretary of State Blinken, Secretary of Treasury Yellen, National Security Adviser Sullivan, and White House National Security Conference (NSC) Indo-Pacific Affairs Coordinator Kurt Campbell, White House National Security Conference’s Senior Director of China Affairs Laura Rosenberger, and Biden had a video conference together in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
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The biggest point of disagreement during the visit is in Taiwan. Experts say the focus is on ensuring that no accidents happen
Today is the Biden-Xi meeting. The outside world believes that Taiwan will be one of the key topics in the discussions between the two sides. Some experts pointed out that Taiwan will be the most difficult issue in the relations between the two countries. How to ensure that there will be no accidents.
Kupgan, a senior researcher at the US Council on Foreign Relations, accepted an exclusive interview with Deutsche Welle. He believes that the United States and PRC may establish a more proactive agenda on climate, arms control, and epidemics, but he does not expect much progress. The most difficult issue between the two countries will be the Taiwan issue, because neither side will give in. He speculates that the focus of the two countries on the Taiwan issue will be what both sides can do to cool down and what they can do to ensure that accidents do not happen.
For example, Kupugan may be able to establish a set of rules, a bit like during the Cold War, to ensure that the Taiwan and Chinese armies will not conflict. As for the importance of this meeting, Kupugan said that it is important to visit issues of both sides. For Xi Jinping, this symbolizes "China is coming." For Biden, he has always wanted to establish a dialogue.
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The summit ends. White House: Biden sticks to the one-China policy based on the 1 Law 3 Communiqué
U.S. President Biden and PRC President Xi Jinping held a video summit this morning, Taiwan time. The plenary meeting officially ended earlier. After the White House meeting, it issued a statement stating that Biden reiterated to Xi Jinping during the meeting that the United States It still adheres to the "One-China Policy" based on the "Taiwan Relations Act", the three U.S.-China joint communiqués, and six guarantees to Taiwan.
According to the latest statement published on the White House website, Biden once again emphasized to Xi Jinping the "One China Policy" pursued by the United States and its basis for the Taiwan issue. Biden further stated that in addition to adhering to the above policy, the United States strongly opposes unilateral attempts to change the status quo. Or acts that undermine the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.
In addition, Biden raised concerns about PRC's violations of human rights in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong. He also made it clear that under “China’s unfair trade and economic practices”, the US will continue to take action to protect US companies' labour with determination.
Biden reiterated to Xi Jinping at the meeting that the United States still adheres to the "One China Policy" based on the "Taiwan Relations Act", the three U.S.-China joint communiqués, and six guarantees to Taiwan. (European News Agency)
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Thank you Biden for conveying to Xi Jinping that the US policy on Taiwan remains unchanged
At the PRC-US video conference, Biden strongly opposed changing the status quo across the Straits or undermining the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (ROC) expressed its gratitude to President Biden for conveying to Xi Jinping that the US policy on Taiwan remains unchanged, and echoing ROC's President Tsai’s proposal to maintain the status quo, making every effort to prevent the status quo from being unilaterally changed, and support peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mainland China will take drastic measures in response to advocacy for Taiwan independence
Editor : Huang Yizhen
During the press conference, the first question asked by the spokesperson Zhao Lijian was how was the visit to Xi’s talks? Zhao Lijian said that the Taiwan issue has always been the most important and sensitive issue in Sino-US relations, and it is also an issue that must be discussed in every exchange between the two heads of state.
It also warned once again that if Taiwan independence forces break through the red line, the mainland will take drastic measures. "In this meeting, Xi Jinping clearly pointed out that the one-China principle and the three Sino-U.S. joint communiqués are the political basis of Sino-US relations."
Zhao Lijian also emphasized that achieving complete reunification is the common aspiration of all Chinese sons and daughters, and we must use the utmost sincerity and the greatest. Strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification. But "if Taiwan's secessionist forces provoked and persecuted, or even broke through the red line, we would have to take drastic measures." The Mainland Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that China has no room for compromise on the issues of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Spokesperson Zhao Lijian repeated the same position as CCTV, pointing out that Biden reiterated at the meeting that the United States adheres to the one-China policy and does not support Taiwan independence.
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The summit ended. The Presidential Office reiterated that the "Four Perseverances" are still the greatest common denominator in Taiwan
Reporter : Huang Weiquan
After the mainland CCTV announced the news, Biden reiterated that the U.S. government is committed to the long-term and consistent one-China policy and does not support "Taiwan independence". He hopes that the Taiwan Strait will maintain peace and stability.
Presidential Office Spokesperson Zhang Dunhan said that just as President Tsai Ing-wen’s "four insistences" mentioned in this year’s National Day speech are the greatest common divisors of Taiwan’s society, and ensuring sovereignty and defending the country are our unchanging persistence.
Zhang Dunhan said that we have noticed that the United States has reiterated its commitment to Taiwan and strongly opposes changes to the status quo across the strait or undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. For one-sided behaviour, Taiwan’s position has always been clear, that is, "Don’t give in under pressure, and don’t advance if you get support."
Image : As President Tsai Ing-wen mentioned in her National Day speech this year, the "Four Perseverances" are the greatest common divisors of Taiwanese society. Ensuring sovereignty and defending the country are our unchanging persistence. Tsai Ing-wen. (Photo/Taking Tsai Ing-wen YouTube)
Zhang Dunhan said that the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region has become the focus of attention of the international community, and it is our side to maintain the status quo. Proposals will also make every effort to prevent the status quo from being unilaterally changed. Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region is not only the joint responsibility of all parties in the region, but also the common expectation of all people in the region and the international community.
Taiwan will continue to be similar in philosophy. Countries work together to continue to play a role as a contributor to peace, stability, prosperity and development across the Taiwan Strait and the region; I hope that PRC, as a member of the region, should also shoulder common responsibilities.
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CCP media say Biden opposes Taiwan independence, White House statement does not state it
Image :U.S. President Biden and PRC President Xi Jinping held their first summit today. (Reuters)
U.S. President Biden and PRC President Xi Jinping conducted the first U.S.-PRC summit by video today, and they held closed-door talks immediately after the end of the public greetings. Earlier, the two countries officially released the main points of their talks. Regarding Taiwan issues, CCP media said that Biden "does not support Taiwan independence." However, the White House statement did not see relevant words throughout the statement, emphasizing that the United States is pursuing compliance with the "Taiwan Relations Act" and the US-China 3 The "One China Principle" including the "One China Policy" under the six joint communiqués and the six guarantees to Taiwan.
The CCP state media "CCTV" said in the statement of the visit meeting that Biden stated that "the U.S. government is committed to pursuing the long-term and consistent one-China policy and does not support Taiwan independence. It hopes that the Taiwan Strait will maintain peace and stability."
However, the White House statement on the Taiwan issue is as follows: "President Biden emphasized that the United States continues to pursue the one-China policy based on the Taiwan Relations Act, the Three U.S.-China Joint Communiqués, and the Six Guarantees. The U.S. also strongly opposes it. Unilaterally changing the status quo across the Taiwan Strait or weakening stability and peace."
In addition, the United States alleged that Biden expressed concern about Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong issues and human rights issues in the process but the CCTV press release did not mention the above remarks in the entire article.
According to the Chinese statement, Xi Jinping repeatedly used words such as "global village" and "the earth is big enough to accommodate the common development of China and the United States" in his talks to convey the message of peaceful coexistence with the United States. When Xi Jinping received former U.S. President Obama in Beijing in 2014, he used the phrase "The wide Pacific Ocean is large enough to accommodate the United States and China."
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First talk about Taiwan after the meeting. Biden: "It" is independent and makes its own decisions
U.S. President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video summit on the evening of the 15th U.S. Eastern time (morning of the 16th Taiwan, Singapore time). When Biden answered the Taiwan question for the first time after the meeting, he stated that the U.S. clearly supports the "Taiwan Relations Act". ", "It is independent, and it makes its own decisions."
According to comprehensive media reports, when Biden was interviewed by the media in New Hampshire on the 16th, he was asked whether he had made progress on the Taiwan issue at the meeting. Biden said, "Yes, we have very clearly expressed our support for "Taiwan "Law" (Taiwan Act). It is independent and makes its own decisions."
The report mentioned that Biden was referring to the "Taiwan Relations Act," which requires the United States to assist Taiwan in its self-defense, but Biden did not clearly explain what "it" refers to.
However, Biden later added, "We do not encourage independence, but encourage them to do exactly what the "Taiwan Law" requires. This is what we are doing, let them decide for themselves."
Biden also mentioned that the meeting is a very good meeting. There will be many follow-up actions. The two sides have set up 4 working groups to deal with them, which will be announced in the next two weeks.
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