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President Joe Biden has instructed world leaders that the US is just not in search of battle with China however it would “push again on aggression and intimidation” as his administration seeks to “responsibly handle” its tense relationship with Beijing.

Addressing the UN Normal Meeting on Tuesday, Mr Biden stated his administration can be able to work along with China on points the place progress hinges on “our frequent efforts.” 

“In terms of China, I need to be clear and constant: We search to responsibly handle the competitors between our international locations so it doesn’t tip into battle,” he stated in his deal with to the Heads of State and Authorities on the 193-member UN Normal Meeting on the opening day of the Normal Debate.

Tensions between Washington and Beijing escalated earlier this yr following an incident involving a spy balloon over American airspace, China’s help for Russia’s battle in Ukraine, commerce disputes and human rights.

“I’ve stated, “We’re for de-risking, not decoupling with China,” Mr Biden stated.

“We are going to push again on aggression and intimidation and defend the principles of the street, from freedom of navigation to overflight to a degree financial enjoying discipline that has helped safeguard safety and prosperity for many years,” he stated as his administration sought to counter China’s rising affect within the Indo-Pacific area and its army would possibly.

Mr Biden’s feedback come as his administration has elevated outreach to China, whilst Biden and Chinese language President Xi Jinping have gone almost a yr with out having a face-to-face assembly. Nonetheless, the Biden administration has taken the lead in having common channels of communication with Beijing to keep away from battle.

White Home nationwide safety adviser Jake Sullivan lately met with China’s international minister Wang Yi. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo have each made latest journeys to China for conferences with authorities and enterprise officers.

In the meantime, Chinese language Vice President Han Zheng met on the sidelines of the Normal Meeting on Monday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on the sidelines of the UN Normal Meeting session.

“I had a candid and constructive assembly with Folks’s Republic of China Vice President Han Zheng about responsibly managing our bilateral relationship and addressing world and regional points,” Mr Blinken posted on X.

US Particular Presidential Envoy for Local weather John Kerry additionally met Vice President Zheng on the margins of the 78th UN Normal Meeting in New York Metropolis on Tuesday.

The 2 sides mentioned the important significance of bilateral and multilateral efforts to handle the local weather disaster, together with selling a profitable COP 28.

Secretary Kerry reiterated the urgency of limiting world warming to 1.5 levels Celsius, which would require formidable motion by the US and China. He additionally emphasised the necessity for China to boost ambition in efforts to, amongst different issues, speed up decarbonisation and scale back emissions of tremendous pollution like methane, the State Division stated in a press launch.

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