Biden Stands by 'Dictator' Comment on Xi Jinping Despite Backlash.
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President Biden downplayed his recent remark calling Chinese President Xi Jinping a "dictator" after China reprimanded the US ambassador. Biden emphasized the importance of maintaining a productive relationship with China and stated that he was not trying to insult Xi personally. The US ambassador to China, Terry Branstad, was summoned by Chinese officials to express their displeasure with Biden's comment.
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