Category: bilateral meeting

Seriously Misjudging the US, Beijing’s Tough Stance in Alaska Reflects Its Anger and Embarrassment

Commentary The high-level U.S.-China talks in Alaska began with a head-to-head battle, a rare occurrence in the U.S.-China diplomacy. Having misjudged the United States’ political situation, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been feeling frustrated and trapped, and Chinese diplomats finally flew into a shameful rage in Anchorage. The highest-ranking U.S. and Chinese diplomats finally…


Biden Meets Virtually With Mexican Leader on Immigration, CCP Virus, Climate Issues

President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador joined in a virtual bilateral meeting on Monday where the two leaders discussed immigration, commitments to combat the CCP virus pandemic, and explored areas of cooperation on climate issues. Lopez Obrador has been Mexico’s president since December 2018, limited to a single six-year term. “The United…


‘Humans Beings Are Not Bartering Chips’: Biden Pledges to Help Canadians Detained in China

U.S. President Joe Biden said the United States will work with Canada to secure the release of two Canadians, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, currently detained in China. Biden made the remarks during a virtual bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 23—the U.S. president’s first foreign meeting since his inauguration last month….


Biden Pledges to Help Secure Release of Canadians Detained in China

U.S. President Joe Biden said the United States will work with Canada to help secure the release of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, who are currently detained in China. Biden made the remarks during a virtual bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 23—the U.S. president’s first foreign meeting since his inauguration…


Biden, Trudeau Hold Virtual Bilateral Meeting

President Joe Biden met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday in a virtual meeting where the two leaders affirmed bilateral ties and discussed matters surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, among other topics. “The United States has no closer friend than Canada,” Biden said from the Roosevelt Room at the White House….


U.S. Summit ‘Road Map’ Focuses on Mutual Interests, Steers Clear of Canadian Potholes

WASHINGTON—The White House did not acknowledge Canada’s own wish list for President Joe Biden’s meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, focusing instead Tuesday on areas of “shared vision” and “mutual concern.” The U.S. administration’s “road map” for enhanced co-operation between the two countries lays out priorities for Biden’s first bilateral meeting as president—a route that…