US-China Summit May Have Lowered The Temperature, But The Tough Issues Remain
Nov 16, 2021
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President Biden and Xi Jinping's recent video summit aimed to ease tensions but highlighted persistent challenges like human rights and economic disputes. The discussions revealed China's non-negotiable stances and aspirations for stability. As both nations navigate complex diplomatic waters, unique narratives from each government underscore differing priorities. Meanwhile, a shared commitment to climate change emerges as a rare point of agreement, hinting at potential cooperation amidst ongoing rivalry.
President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for a video summit this week. Both governments lauded the call as productive, but the economic and human rights issues driving tension between the two great powers are likely to persist for years.
This episode: White House corrspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and China correspondent John Ruwitch.