US President Joe Biden takes part in a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 15, 2021. Photo: Getty Images
US President Joe Biden takes part in a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 15, 2021. Photo: Getty Images
Shi Jiangtao
Opinion

Opinion

As I see it by Shi Jiangtao

Summit a chance for Xi and Biden to act global and think local

  • Both leaders face crucial domestic tests next year and their virtual meeting on Tuesday was probably the best opportunity to connect directly and seek a truce
  • The presidents of China and the US are poised to adopt a more nationalistic and less compromising approach in the months ahead

US President Joe Biden takes part in a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 15, 2021. Photo: Getty Images
US President Joe Biden takes part in a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 15, 2021. Photo: Getty Images
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