Joe Biden

46th U.S. President

Joe Biden

46th U.S. President

Joe Biden, born November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is the 46th President of the United States and a member of the Democratic Party. A U.S. Senator from Delaware for 36 years, he served as Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. Known for his empathy and resilience, Biden’s career has been shaped by personal tragedy, including the loss of his first wife, daughter, and later his son Beau. Elected President in 2020, he has focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, climate change, and rebuilding international alliances.

Biden Arrives in China for Economic Talks Amid US Debt Turmoil

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Joe Biden visits China for economic talks - BBC News apnews.com
Biden and Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday for talks on trade | AP News china-briefing.com
US-China Meeting: Xi and Biden Agree to Cooperation in Key Areas france24.com
US-China officials to hold economic talks before Trump return straitstimes.com
Biden and Xi to meet as US-China military, economic tensions grind on
  • Wednesday, 17 August 2011

US Vice-President Joe Biden has arrived in China for economic talks, focusing on the economy after the downgrading of US debt and market turmoil. He will explain a "very strong deficit reduction package" and discuss "tremendous mutual interest" in global economic recovery. The visit aims to reassure Beijing that President Barack Obama’s administration has a handle on economic policy. Biden is meeting with his counterpart, Xi Jinping, who is expected to take over the Chinese Communist Party chairmanship and presidency.

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