In a significant development on November 16, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Lima, Peru. This high-profile meeting marks a pivotal moment in international relations, drawing attention from scholars and policymakers worldwide.
Following the meeting, Xiaoming Huang, a professor of international relations at Victoria University of Wellington, shared his insights with CGTN. Huang highlighted a transformative shift in the Asia-Pacific region, noting that while the United States has historically been the primary driver of integration in the area, the dynamics are evolving rapidly.
Huang emphasized that the integration is no longer solely influenced by U.S. leadership. This change opens up new avenues for collaboration and competition among nations in the region. He further discussed the anticipated changes in U.S. China policy under the next administration, contrasting it with previous approaches.
\"It is you strengthening your own capacity to compete with others rather than creating barriers for others to go further,\" Huang stated. This perspective suggests a more competitive yet potentially cooperative stance in future U.S.-China interactions, fostering an environment where both nations can concurrently advance their interests while engaging constructively.
Huang's observations provide a nuanced understanding of the shifting geopolitical landscape, offering a hopeful outlook for more possibilities in U.S.-China ties and the broader integration of the Asia-Pacific region.
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