Xi-Biden Summit Marks New Chapter in China-U.S. Relations
The recent summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden at the Filoli Estate, on the eve of the APEC gathering, has been hailed as a significant success. Demonstrating both substance and positive optics, the meeting showed the world that the two largest economies can engage in direct, high-level dialogue despite existing differences and challenges.
During the summit, both leaders emphasized the importance of managing their bilateral relations in a positive and constructive manner, aiming to avoid major misjudgments and breakdowns. President Xi underscored that the Earth is vast enough to accommodate the success of both nations, highlighting that one country’s progress presents opportunities for the other.
This meeting represents a turning point in China-U.S. relations with far-reaching global implications. It sets the stage for both countries to capitalize on this momentum and rapidly transform agreed principles into actionable plans.
From the perspective of China, a crucial matter is the continued adherence of the United States to the one-China principle and a cessation of actions that undermine it. President Xi made this point unequivocally clear during discussions. It is encouraging that President Biden affirmed the U.S. commitment to the one-China principle and stated that the United States does not support “Taiwan independence.”
Moving forward, China anticipates that the United States will not only affirm its stance verbally but also implement policies consistent with these commitments regarding the Taiwan question. Such actions would strengthen mutual trust and promote stability in cross-strait relations.
The successful engagement between President Xi and President Biden offers a renewed opportunity for peace and cooperation. By building on this foundation, both nations can work together to address global challenges and contribute to international prosperity.
