Biden's comment on Xi Jinping sparks controversy and disagreement.
TL;DR
The White House is standing by President Joe Biden's comments likening Chinese President Xi Jinping to a dictator, despite criticism from China and Russia. Biden made the comments at a California fundraiser for his 2024 presidential campaign, a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Beijing to repair bilateral relations. The spy balloon incident, which led to the postponement of Blinken's visit, has been a source of tension between the two countries. Republicans in Congress have criticized Biden's efforts to mend ties with Beijing, characterizing them as appeasement.
- US Not Backing Down on Biden’s Xi Dictator Comment Voice of America - VOA News
- Biden Calls Xi a Dictator, Jeopardizing U.S.-China Thaw The Wall Street Journal
- After Joe Biden Calls China's Xi Jinping 'Dictator', China Says U.S Biden's Remark 'Ridiculous' India Today
- Fierce backlash in Beijing to Biden likening Xi to a dictator comes as he hopes for a thaw CNN
- New Zealand PM disagrees with Biden, says Xi Jinping not a 'dictator' Yahoo News
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