US-China Virtual Meeting Raises Hope for Better Relations, But Tensions Remain

 

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On Tuesday, China greeted a virtual summit between President Xi and POTUS Biden, expecting to accomplish healthier relations, while the US was more muffled on the discussions as the two greatest powers tried to tighten down over an extended period of strains. 

 

Tensions between the two world powers have been there for a long time. From Huawei, trade war, shutting down of consulates, coronavirus blame game, to Taiwan, the list goes on about the tension amid the two nations. Moreover, former President Donald Trump has also sharply criticized China for violating human rights Xinjiang region.

 

Relations remained cold after Biden held office. In March, senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Yang Jiechi blamed the US for failing to manage its own human rights issues, and that's American hypocrisy at a meeting in Alaska. 

 

Last week, during talks in Glasgow, Scotland, the two superpowers shocked many by announcing a joint statement to address climate change. Yet, developing concerns regarding a military confrontation over Taiwan have brought their disagreements into sharp relief. 

 

China and US expectations from the virtual meeting: 

 

Keeping in touch with the National Committee on US-China Relations non-profit last week, Xi stated that his nation was prepared to work with the US to better the relations again. He added that cooperation was "the best decision". 

 

On Friday, the White House stated, "the two leaders will be talking about finding ways to handle the tension between the two nations responsibly, also collectively work where our interests match".

 

During the virtual meeting on Tuesday, Xi said, "Even though it's not as good as a personal meeting but I'm happy to see my old pal." 

 

Biden said, "We've invested hours conversing with each other in the past, and surely we can have a genuine discussion this time again."

 

The friendly greetings ultimately became more serious as Biden raised concerns over Chinese aggression toward Taiwan, human rights violations and trade issues. 

 

All through, the two leaders had a healthy debate, as indicated by a senior official present for the talks. The tone stayed straightforward and respectful; the authorities added. 

 

However, the highly expected meeting yielded no significant leap forwards, and authorities dismissed the idea that the meeting was planned to ease what had turned into an inexorably tense relationship.

 

Article Credit: BBC/Money Control/ CNN/ The Guardian

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