Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, APEC Summit, Lima, November 16, 2024

Biden and Xi convene in Peru as the Trump era approaches

Joe Biden held his final meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as U.S. president on Saturday, aiming to ease tensions ahead of Donald Trump‘s inauguration. However, this objective was complicated by new disputes regarding cybercrime, trade, Taiwan, and Russia. The two leaders convened at a hotel where Xi was staying during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima, Peru, marking their first discussions in seven … Continue reading Biden and Xi convene in Peru as the Trump era approaches

Lai Ching-te is planning to make a sensitive stop in Hawaii,

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te is reportedly planning to make a stop in Hawaii and potentially Guam during an upcoming visit to Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in the Pacific, according to Reuters. This trip is particularly sensitive as it follows the recent U.S. elections. Since taking office in May after his election victory in January, Lai has not yet traveled abroad. China, which considers Taiwan a part … Continue reading Lai Ching-te is planning to make a sensitive stop in Hawaii,

World leaders are meeting in South America with a focus on Trump policies

World leaders are set to convene in South America this month for two significant summits, with a prevailing focus on the implications of  Trump 2.0. he first event will take place in Peru, where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is scheduled for November 13-15, followed by the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Brazil on November 18-19. This month is particularly busy for global … Continue reading World leaders are meeting in South America with a focus on Trump policies

Xi embarks on a journey to Latin America to promote collaboration and multilateralism

BEIJING (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on a journey Wednesday to Latin America, where he will attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, capital of Peru, and the 19th G20 Summit in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, and pay state visits to the two countries. As he travels halfway around the globe, the world is witnessing a host of unprecedented and … Continue reading Xi embarks on a journey to Latin America to promote collaboration and multilateralism