IN PHOTOS: Biden, Xi discuss human rights, regional issues in bilateral meeting

Updated On: 16 November, 2023 04:03 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

US President Joe Biden engaged in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco, discussing a wide range of global issues, notably Russia`s actions against Ukraine. Pics/AFP & AP

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US President Joe Biden engaged in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco, discussing a wide range of global issues, notably Russia`s actions against Ukraine. Pics/AFP & AP

<p>Biden expressed concerns over China`s activities, including human rights abuses, coercive actions in the South China Sea, and detained US citizens, hoping for their release.</p>

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Biden expressed concerns over China`s activities, including human rights abuses, coercive actions in the South China Sea, and detained US citizens, hoping for their release.

<p>President Biden specifically highlighted China`s alleged human rights abuses in regions like Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong during the nearly four-hour-long discussion.</p>

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President Biden specifically highlighted China`s alleged human rights abuses in regions like Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong during the nearly four-hour-long discussion.

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Stressing peace in the Taiwan Strait, Biden said it is crucial to maintain stability in the region.

<p>The US President criticised China`s non-market economic practices disadvantaging American businesses, indicating plans to address these concerns.</p>

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The US President criticised China`s non-market economic practices disadvantaging American businesses, indicating plans to address these concerns.

<p>Biden mentioned having candid and straightforward discussions with Xi Jinping over the past decade, acknowledging that agreements weren`t always reached.</p>

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Biden mentioned having candid and straightforward discussions with Xi Jinping over the past decade, acknowledging that agreements weren`t always reached.

<p>Confirming the re-establishment of direct military-to-military contacts with China, Biden highlighted that there`s a need for clear communication to prevent misunderstandings.</p>

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Confirming the re-establishment of direct military-to-military contacts with China, Biden highlighted that there`s a need for clear communication to prevent misunderstandings.

<p>Stressing on the importance of transparent communication to avoid potential miscalculations, Biden highlighted the need for direct and open channels between the US and China.</p>

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Stressing on the importance of transparent communication to avoid potential miscalculations, Biden highlighted the need for direct and open channels between the US and China.

<p>The meeting that occurred during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), reflected ongoing efforts to improve high-level communication amid continuing tensions.</p>

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The meeting that occurred during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), reflected ongoing efforts to improve high-level communication amid continuing tensions.

<p>Biden then highlighted achievements, such as the formation of the Quad alliance and initiatives with countries like Australia and the Philippines, reiterating his views on Xi Jinping`s leadership style, and labelling him as a dictator based on China`s communist governance. </p>

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Biden then highlighted achievements, such as the formation of the Quad alliance and initiatives with countries like Australia and the Philippines, reiterating his views on Xi Jinping`s leadership style, and labelling him as a dictator based on China`s communist governance.

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