Biden, Xi Jinping, and Putin to Meet via Video Conference at APEC Summit
[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop]U.S. President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet virtually at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) special summit.
Hua Chunying, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced on the 15th that President Xi will attend the APEC virtual special summit at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Since President Biden and President Putin have also expressed their intention to participate, a virtual meeting among the three leaders is expected. This will be the second time the three leaders meet, following the virtual climate summit hosted by the U.S. in April.
Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated, "APEC is an important economic cooperation platform in the Asia-Pacific region," and added, "We hope that all countries will uphold the concept of an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future and demonstrate a spirit of partnership to respond to the pandemic situation."
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