Biden-Xi meet: 5 big takeaways

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Nov 16, 2023

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping's meet

US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met in San Francisco. They met for hours to discuss issues that impacted US-China relations

To restore high-level military communications

They agreed to restore high-level military communications.“That's how accidents happen, so we're back to direct and clear communications," said Biden.

Cooperate on tackling the supply of fentanyl

They both also agreed to cooperate on tackling the supply of fentanyl, which is a major cause of drug overdose in the US.

Addressed the risks of advanced AI systems

The leaders discussed the risks of advanced AI systems and improve AI safety through US-China government talks.

High-level diplomacy in both directions

Biden said, “We agreed that each one of us could pick up the phone, call directly and we'd be heard immediately.”

Signs of thaw in relations

President Xi said, “planet earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed.” Biden said, “World expects them to prevent a new Cold War."