Xi Jinping's Four Red Lines for Biden

Xi Jinping outlined four 'red lines' to President Biden, signaling areas where China expects no interference. The first red line relates to Taiwan, which China identifies as a core interest, and any support for its independence is viewed as a challenge to Chinese sovereignty. The other three red lines—democracy and human rights, China's political system, and development rights—reflect the Chinese Communist Party’s intense fear of popular uprising and discontent among its citizens. This paranoia over internal dissent demonstrates the regime's acute sensitivity to any external support that might inspire reform or change among the population.