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Bolt from the blue: Democrats hold the Senate

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Biden and Xi: A Diplomatic Crossroad

This chapter examines President Biden's duties following the Democrats' Senate retention, with a significant focus on his pivotal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit. Despite a backdrop of escalating tensions over trade and Taiwan, Biden expresses a desire for dialogue to mend U.S.-China relations and prevent conflict. The chapter also reflects on their historical interactions, contrasting past rapport with the challenges of current geopolitical dynamics.

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