🇨🇳 Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping is still a dictator, says Biden after meeting with Chinese leader
What happened
US President Joe Biden stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping is a dictator during a meeting outside San Francisco. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman called the comment "grossly incorrect" and "an irresponsible political maneuver that China firmly opposes". The comment is not the first time Biden has made similar comments, as he previously compared Xi to "dictators" in June. The latest comment may threaten to derail the positive energy coming out of the meeting.
Why it matters
The comment has sparked a reaction from the Chinese government, which views it as an insult to their political system. The statement may impact US-China relations, which have been strained in recent times. The meeting between the two leaders aimed to improve relations and cooperation.
Key facts
- US President Joe Biden described Chinese President Xi Jinping as a dictator,
- the Chinese government opposes the comment,
- the comment is the second time Biden has made similar comments.
Official statement
“Well, look, he’s a dictator, he’s running a country that’s a communist country that’s based on a completely different form of government than we have,”
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