Joe Biden tells UN General Assembly that US is regaining its global leadership role
US president draws contrast with authoritarian regimes, including China, and lauds US-led partnerships, including the QuadBut Biden says the US doesn’t seek to decouple its economy from China’s but rather to ‘de-risk’ their relationshipUS-China relationsMark Magnierin New YorkPublished: 12:30am, 20 Sep, 2023Why you can trust SCMP
“None of these partnerships are about containing any country. They’re about a positive vision for our shared future,” Biden said. “When it comes to China, I want to be clear and consistent. We seek to responsibly manage the competition between our countries so it does not tip into conflict.”
The US does not seek to decouple the two economies but rather to “de-risk” their relationship, he said.
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“We will push back on aggression and intimidation to defend the rules of the road, from freedom of navigation to overflight to level economic playing field, and it helps safeguard security and prosperity for decades,” Biden told the 193-member global body. “But we also stand ready to work together with China on issues where progress hinges on our common interests.”