Biden foresees 'extreme competition' with China, not 'conflict'

Washington - Biden said that he has not spoken with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping since he became US president.

By AFP

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Published: Sun 7 Feb 2021, 8:27 PM

President Joe Biden anticipates the US rivalry with China will take the form of “extreme competition” rather than conflict between the two world powers.

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