This portrayal has historically been met with resistance from Beijing. During a 2022 meeting, Xi presented a contrasting viewpoint, introducing the concept of “Chinese-style democracy”.
Looking Forward
Despite the recent flare-up in US China tension, there are indications of continued diplomatic engagement.
Blinken and Xi agreed to stabilize their rivalry to prevent it from spiraling into conflict.
Biden also suggested the possibility of climate envoy John Kerry’s visit to China in the near future.
On the other side of the world, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed confusion over Biden’s recent comments, considering them at odds with Blinken’s attempts to reduce tension with Beijing.
