Rivalry between the United States and China should not lead to conflict, Biden said

US President Joe Biden said at a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that countries must ensure that rivalry does not lead to conflict.

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“We need to make sure that competition does not lead to conflict and that we organize competition responsibly,” Biden said.

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The American leader emphasized that it was a “pleasure and an honor” for him to receive the head of the People’s Republic of China. Biden noted that he does not always agree with Xi Jinping, but their communication “was open and honest.”

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“As always, there is no substitute for face-to-face communication,” Biden said.