After the video meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on November 15, the White House issued a statement stating that the two leaders discussed the complex nature of the relationship between the two countries and the need to manage competition responsibly. important.
The White House pointed out that Biden expressed concern about Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and broader human rights issues at the meeting.
The following is the full text of the White House statement (translation):
President Biden held a video meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on November 15. The two leaders discussed the complex nature of our relationship and the importance of managing competition responsibly.
As in previous discussions, the two leaders covered areas where our interests, values, and opinions differ. President Biden welcomes the opportunity to speak frankly to President Xi regarding our intentions and opinions on a series of issues. Priority issues.
Xi's visit: US President Biden meets with Xi Jinping in the White House on November 15 (Reuters)
President Biden emphasized that the United States will continue to defend its own interests and values, and work with our allies and partners to ensure that the rules of the road in the 21st century promote a free, open and fair international system.
He emphasized that while we are cooperating with foreign allies and partners to meet the challenges of the times, he prioritizes investing in China with a wide range of impacts.
President Biden expressed concern about China's practices in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong and broader human rights issues.
He knew that under China's unfair trade and economic practices, there was a need to protect American workers and industries.
He also discussed the importance of freedom and openness in the Indo-Pacific region, and conveyed the continued determination of the United States to maintain our commitments in the region.
President Biden reiterated the importance of freedom of aviation and safe overflights to the prosperity of the region.
On the Taiwan issue, President Biden emphasized his continued commitment to the "One China" policy, guided by the "Taiwan Relations Act", the three joint communiqués and the six guarantees. He also said that he firmly opposes unilateral changes to the status quo across the Taiwan Strait or undermining peace and stability. way of doing.
President Biden also emphasized the importance of managing strategic risks. He pointed out the need for common-sense guardrails to ensure that competition does not turn to conflict and to keep communication channels open.
He put forward specific cross-border challenges to our intersecting interests, such as health and safety.
The two leaders discussed in particular the nature of the climate crisis in the world and the important roles played by the United States and China.
The two leaders also discussed the importance of taking measures to solve global energy supply problems.
The leaders of the two countries also exchanged views on key regional challenges, including North Korea, Afghanistan and Iran.
In the end, they discussed the ways for both sides to carry out ongoing discussions in some areas. President Biden emphasized the importance of substantive and specific dialogue.
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