Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in San Francisco for a much-anticipated meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.
The meeting between the two presidents is expected to focus on a range of issues, including trade, climate change, and security.
Xi’s arrival was marked by a large security presence at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), where he was greeted by U.S. officials.
He is expected to stay at the luxurious Fairmont San Francisco hotel during his visit.
The meeting between Xi and Biden is the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders in over a year. The two leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues, including the ongoing trade war between the two countries, climate change, and security in the region.
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The APEC Summit is an annual meeting of leaders from 21 Pacific Rim countries. This year’s summit is being held in San Francisco from November 12 to 18. The summit is expected to focus on economic issues, such as trade and investment, as well as regional security issues.