Reuters: Biden, Xi to address Asia-Pacific leaders on trade, COVID recovery
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to address leaders of the Pacific Rim late on Friday amid heightened regional trade and geopolitical tensions.
China set the tone for the 21 member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting this week, with Xi warning in a video recording on Thursday that the region must not return to the tensions of the Cold War era.
The comment was seen as a reference to efforts by the United States and its regional allies to blunt what they see as China's growing coercive economic and military influence.
Biden is expected to address the gathering that begins midnight New Zealand time, the White House confirmed in a statement, adding he will discuss ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and support global economic recovery.
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Update: Biden, Xi to address APEC leaders on trade, COVID recovery (Al Jazeera)
WNU Editor: Chinese President Xi has already posted a video (see top video) .... China's Xi warns of 'Cold War-era' tensions in Asia-Pacific (AFP). More here .... China's Xi calls for more APEC investment in economic, technological cooperation - state media (Reuters).
Update #2: U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan has responded (see above second video) .... Rivalry With China in Pacific Need Not Lead to New Cold War, Says U.S. Security Advisor (Reuters).
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Hitman Jake Sullivan not Demented Joe replied to Xi. It would have been a laugh riot of Joe had mumbled a reply.
Crime does pay. Lil' Jake was promoted for his part on the Russian Dossier hit job on Trump.
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