Biden and Xi Address Contentious Issues, Seek Understanding amid Growing Tensions
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Biden discussed potential "divestiture" of TikTok with Xi over national security and data privacy concerns. This was not about banning the app but protecting Americans' data.
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Xi warned Biden not to cross China's "red line" on Taiwan policy. This is a highly sensitive issue for China.
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The leaders discussed China's opposition to US measures seen as suppressing China's trade and tech development. Xi sees these as risky.
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They touched on several other contentious topics like Hong Kong, human rights, South China Sea disputes. But details were limited.
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Biden raised concerns over China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war, and lack of progress on issues like fentanyl trafficking and unfair Chinese trade policies. Envoys will follow up.