TED Talks Daily When Biden met Xi (and what's going on with the US and China) | Ian Bremmer
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Nov 22, 2023 
Geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer dives into the recent meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi Jinping, marking a pivotal moment in U.S.-China relations. He discusses the delicate balance of cooperation amid global tensions, particularly regarding conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Bremmer highlights the complexities surrounding AI regulation between the two nations and examines the Belt and Road Initiative's impacts. The conversation also delves into climate policy dynamics and stresses the importance of personal engagement for future collaboration.
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Shared Interests
- The US and China, despite geopolitical differences, share common ground in preventing conflict escalation.
- Both countries prioritize global stability for economic and political reasons.
The Co-Parenting Analogy
- The US-China relationship is like a couple who split but still co-parent.
- Though tense, they must cooperate for global stability.
China's Economic Headwinds
- China's economy faces structural headwinds unseen in decades.
- This incentivizes them to stabilize relations, even with long-term ambitions.