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US President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are having their first video summit at this time. This is the first bilateral summit between the US and China leaders in 10 months, and there was a tense battle from the beginning of everyone's remarks.
Reporter Kim Young-ah reports.
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US-China summit, which started at 9:45 am our time, is approaching the third hour.
President Biden said in both remarks that the purpose of today's talks is to ensure that bilateral relations do not turn into an open conflict.
However, he went on to say that countries must act according to the rules, making it clear that the United States will uphold American values.
The White House said even before the meeting that it would deliver directly the US position on issues of conflict, from trade to the Taiwan issue.
[Jen Saki/White House Spokesperson: President Biden will express his thoughts and concerns that China should act in accordance with the norms expected by the international community.]
President Xi Jinping emphasized respect and cooperation.
Although they wanted to develop China-US relations, they responded that it was the way for the international community that China and the United States coexist while promoting their respective developments.
It was once again clear that it would not stand by the pressure of the international community on China, led by the United States.
The summit between President Biden and President Xi Jinping is the first in 10 months since Biden took office.
At today's meeting, international issues such as climate change and the fight against COVID-19 are also expected to be discussed.
Both sides are emphasizing conflict mitigation and cooperation, but as they have made clear their intention to protect their own interests, it is noteworthy what the outcome will be.