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During their likely final face-to-face meeting, Chinese leader Xi Jinping issued stern warnings to U.S. President Joe Biden, declaring human rights and democracy as non-negotiable “red lines” for Beijing.
In addition to human rights, Xi identified three other red lines: Taiwan’s status, China’s communist system, and its economic development trajectory.
WATCH🚨: Nominee for Secretary for Defense Pete Hegseth warned that the Pentagon war games have the US losing to China in every simulation.
Change is on its way though.. pic.twitter.com/Kqv2kcvAD7
— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) November 13, 2024
“Does not seek a new Cold War, does not seek to change China’s system … does not support ‘Taiwan independence,’ has no intention to have a conflict with China, and does not see its Taiwan policy as a way to compete with China,” Biden reportedly responded, according to the Global Times.
The leaders met in Lima, Peru, during the APEC summit, marking their third presidential encounter following last year’s San Francisco meeting.
The dialogue appeared directed at both Biden and President-elect Trump, who plans to take a firmer stance on China and has nominated Sen. Marco Rubio, currently under Chinese sanctions, as Secretary of State.
Xi’s regime continues its systematic persecution of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in East Turkistan through forced sterilization, labor camps, and other human rights violations, including organ harvesting and religious suppression.
The Global Times reported that both leaders reflected on their long-standing relationship, with Xi noting the ups and downs in bilateral relations over recent years.
Xi demanded Washington revise its strategic approach and cease challenging China’s actions, declaring that containing China would inevitably fail.
The Chinese leader emphasized adherence to his stated red lines, particularly regarding Taiwan’s status, despite the island’s de facto independence and separate governance structure.
Xi maintained an assertive stance on regional issues while claiming to value Sino-American friendship. Before the meeting, Biden stressed their history of frank dialogue.
“We haven’t always agreed, but our conversations have always been candid and always been frank. We’ve never kidded one another. We’ve been level with one another,” Biden stated.
The White House described the meeting as constructive, noting discussions about North Korea’s support for Russia and expressing concerns about China’s backing of Russia’s defense industry.
🚨Update: US threatens China with a flight of nuclear bombers over the Pacific! US and China are on a collision course that no one can stop! pic.twitter.com/7DwMLRple9
— US Civil Defense News (@CaptCoronado) June 16, 2024
Sullivan later revealed that the leaders addressed Haiti’s situation and the upcoming transition, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stable relations during this period.
Xi concluded with a message to the incoming administration, expressing China’s willingness to work with Trump’s team on communication, cooperation, and managing differences.
