Staff Reports
In the year since the last time President Joe Biden and the Chinese President Xi Jinping met, things have been hopeful but a crazy rollercoaster, just like trying to herd cats or getting a Democrat to agree with a Republican! So, now they’re meeting again at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, and who knows what’s gonna happen! Will they actually agree on anything this time, or will it be another big ol’ mess?
This year's Biden-Xi summit has better foundation but South China Sea and Taiwan risks won't go away https://t.co/MTu6DdM6US
— Tom Looby (@mapocoloco) November 13, 2023
The U.S. and Chinese leaders have been talking back and forth for five months, which is about as many steps as Nancy Pelosi takes in a day! The talks have been speeding up and even expanded to cultural and business exchanges. It seems like they might be on the right track this time, but who knows with the Chinese! Last time they got all huffy about Speaker Pelosi visiting Taiwan, and then it was all down the drain!
But hey, let’s not get too excited, folks! There’s still a whole bunch of drama over Taiwan and the South China Sea that could throw everything into chaos, just like a kid throwing a tantrum in a candy store! And what’s the deal with all these technology, defense, and trade disagreements? It’s like trying to negotiate bedtimes with a bunch of rowdy toddlers!
The Biden administration is also putting the brakes on technology exports to China, which is like saying “no dessert before dinner” to a sweet-toothed kid. It’s an ongoing battle of wills between the two countries, and it doesn’t look like it’s gonna simmer down anytime soon.
And then there’s this whole mess with a Chinese surveillance balloon flying over the U.S. and then getting shot down. Seriously, can’t they just keep their balloons on their side of the playground? It’s getting real old real fast!
But hey, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping might manage to set the stage for some real discussions on various issues in the coming months. But let’s be real, there’s gonna be a whole bunch of bumps in the road, like trying to drive on a pothole-ridden street.
So, there you have it, folks! It’s like a never-ending soap opera with these two countries, and who knows how this next meeting is gonna go! Will they finally come to some agreements, or will it be another episode of “As the World Turns” in international politics? Only time will tell, so grab your popcorn and get ready for the show!
