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China Braces for New Era as Biden Makes Last Stand With Xi

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As Biden meets Xi one last time, Trump’s nomination of China-friendly Elon Musk signals potential conflicts in future US-China relations.
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping gathered for what may be their last face-to-face encounter at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, as questions swirl about the future of U.S.-China relations under a Donald Trump presidency complicated by Elon Musk’s nomination to the Cabinet.
Xi’s carefully worded message emphasized Beijing’s desire for continuity while notably avoiding any mention of the incoming president: “China is ready to work with a new U.S. administration to maintain communication, expand cooperation and manage differences to strive for a steady transition of the China-U.S. relationship for the benefit of the two peoples”, he said through an interpreter.
The Tesla CEO’s appointment to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency alongside tech investor Vivek Ramaswamy follows Musk’s significant financial backing of Trump’s campaign, having spent tens of millions to support the president-elect.
The incoming administration presents stark contrasts in its China approach.

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