President Biden of the United States will hold the first press conference after taking office, positioning the relationship with China, which is the biggest diplomatic issue, as "a battle between democracy and tyranny" and controlling the competition with China. He emphasized that he would focus on that.
President Biden held his first formal press conference at the White House on the 25th.
Regarding China, which is positioned as the biggest diplomatic issue, President Biden said, "We do not want conflict, but it will be fierce competition. China must compete fairly and trade in accordance with the rules of the international community."
In addition, "good people of the head. Democracy does not work, despotism is captured that it is the future trend" for Xi Jinping Jintao called it, for the Sino-US relationship is the usefulness of democracy in the "21st Century It is a fight against tyranny. "
And in order to face China effectively, we will strengthen cutting-edge technology through investment in domestic workers and science fields, rebuild relations with allies such as Japan, and pursue values such as freedom and human rights. I explained that it will be executed.
He added, "China has the goal of becoming a world leader and the richest and strongest country. As long as I am the president, I will not let that happen." I emphasized.
Regarding the press conference, there were criticisms from the media and others that it lacked transparency and accountability, saying that President Biden had not held a formal press conference two months after he took office.
200 million vaccines in 100 days
At the one-hour press conference, President Biden also expressed his thoughts on the administration's challenges of controlling infection with the new coronavirus and immigration.
Of these, President Biden has indicated that he will set the initial target of 100 million vaccinations in 100 days after the inauguration of the administration to 200 million.
"I know it's an ambitious goal, but I believe it can be achieved," he said, with the desire to accelerate vaccination, as he achieved his original goal in about 60 days after taking office.
Explained for measures against illegal immigrants
In addition, a series of questions were asked about the problem that many children from Central America and other countries wishing to enter the United States came and stayed at the authorities' facilities near the border with Mexico.
In this issue, it is pointed out that the increase in children seeking entry is due to the Biden administration changing the policy of the former Trump administration and starting to allow only children who are not accompanied by parents.
President Biden explained that he would hurry to take measures, such as securing facilities for children to stay temporarily, but when a reporter asked, "I think he was in a hurry to change policies," he said, "Too much for the Trump administration. I don't apologize for quitting inhumane policies. "
Willingness to re-election
In addition, President Biden expressed his willingness to run for the 2024 presidential election, which will be held at the age of 81, saying, "My plan is to run for reelection. That is my prospect."
Difficult to withdraw by US military deadline in Afghanistan
President Biden also said that it would be difficult to complete the withdrawal of U.S. forces stationed in Afghanistan by the deadline of May 1, and that it would be difficult to completely withdraw by the deadline based on a peace agreement. I showed my thoughts.
"I don't intend to prolong my stay. The question is how to achieve the unrealistic agreement signed by former President Trump."
Over Afghanistan, the former US administration of Trump signed a peace agreement with the rebel Taliban in February last year, including the complete withdrawal of US troops stationed there, but there are still battles and terrorism in various parts of the country. The focus was on whether the withdrawal would be completed by the deadline of May 1st.