In a cordial meeting Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping made efforts to ease tensions between their two countries, showing that despite being global competitors, cooperation is essential. The meeting did not resolve the longstanding geopolitical issues between the two nations but signaled a willingness to stabilize their relationship. It comes as a welcome development to Taiwan, which seeks peaceful dialogue and status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
South Korea and Japan are closely watching the development of the U.S.-China relationship. South Korea has been focusing on its security alliance with the U.S. amid growing threats from North Korea and concerns over technological supply chain disruptions due to U.S.-China tensions. Japan, on the other hand, is eager to resolve its disputes with China over various issues, including the easing of trade restrictions and its ban on Japanese seafood.
Moving forward, it remains to be seen whether the Biden-Xi meeting will pave the way for a lasting improvement in U.S.-China relations or if it will be just a temporary thaw in the ongoing chilly state of affairs. Despite the cautious optimism, both countries continue to grapple with unresolved differences and geopolitical challenges that could potentially derail any progress made during the meeting.
Source: Associated Press
