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发帖数: 1279 | 1 Biden urges Xi not to allow competition to ‘veer into conflict’
https://todayuknews.com/economy/biden-urges-xi-not-to-allow-competition-to-
veer-into-conflict/
Joe Biden has told Xi Jinping that their countries must not allow
competition to “veer into conflict” at the start of a virtual meeting that
takes place amid rising tensions over Taiwan.
“We need to establish a common sense guardrail, to be clear and honest
where we disagree and work together where our interests intersect,” the US
president told his Chinese counterpart. “None of this is a favour to either
of our countries . . . it’s just responsible world
leadership.”
Biden wanted to hold an in-person summit but Xi has not left China for
almost two years because of the coronavirus pandemic. US-China relations are
mired in their worst state since the two countries established diplomatic
ties in 1979.
“It’s the first time for us to meet virtually. Although it’s not as good
as a face-to-face meeting, I’m very happy to see my old friend,” Xi said
to Biden in his opening remarks, which were made in front of the media.
Xi said the countries should “respect each other, coexist in peace and
pursue win-win co-operation” in a mantra that critics say means letting
China pursue controversial policies such as the repression of Uyghurs and
the crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
But the White House said that Biden raised US concerns about Xinjiang, Hong
Kong and Tibet, as well as human rights more broadly. “He was clear about
the need to protect American workers and industries from [China’s] unfair
trade and economic practices,” the White House added, and “discussed the
importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific”.
According to Xinhua, the Chinese news agency, Xi told Biden that the two
sides needed to “manage differences and sensitive issues in a constructive
way to prevent Sino-US relations from derailing”, while seeking common
ground on issues such as climate change and the pandemic. He also compared
the two countries to two large ships that needed “stable rudders” to avoid
a collision.
The US has been alarmed by China’s military expansion and the situation
around Taiwan, with Beijing flying more and more of its warplanes into the
island’s air defence identification zone.
China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic weapon in July and the Pentagon
recently said Beijing would quadruple its nuclear stockpile to more than 1,
000 warheads by 2030. |
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