Amid increasing tensions, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to hold virtual meeting on November 15

The White House on Friday (November 12, 2021) confirmed that United States President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will hold a virtual meeting on November 15.

Amid increasing tensions between the world’s two largest economies, both leaders will discuss ways to responsibly manage the competition between the United States and China.

The White House on Friday (November 12, 2021) confirmed that United States President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will hold a virtual meeting on November 15.

“Throughout, President Biden will make clear US intentions and priorities and be clear and candid about our concerns with the People’s Republic of China,” the White House said in a statement.

The two leaders had last interacted over a phone call on September 9.

This is noteworthy that Washington and Beijing have been sparring on issues from the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic to China’s expanding nuclear arsenal.

The meeting will come after Biden signs a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal in a big ceremony on Monday to celebrate domestic renewal plans he believes will position the United States to out-compete China.

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