During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, U.S. President Joe Biden described his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as "candid and constructive," but emphasized that the US has real differences with Beijing. Biden called for a balanced relationship that addresses global issues like climate change and artificial intelligence, while also protecting national security interests. Chinese President Xi, on the other hand, expressed a willingness to be a "partner and friend" and warned against viewing each other as adversaries. The article also highlights the opposition faced by Biden's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) trade initiative.

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