Biden Reaffirms 'Dictator' Label for Xi, Stirring Controversy

Despite the contentious term, Biden recognizes progress in recent talks, while China condemns his comments as 'irresponsible political manipulation'.

President Biden reaffirmed his view of Chinese President Xi Jinping as a 'dictator' during a press conference, causing a visible reaction from Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Biden's comments have stirred controversy amidst increasing tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Despite the contentious label, Biden recognized the progress made in recent talks with Xi Jinping, emphasizing the necessity of 'just being blunt with one another'.
A spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry condemned Biden’s comments as 'extremely wrong and irresponsible political manipulation'.
These remarks followed Biden’s first face-to-face meeting with Xi in nearly a year at the APEC Summit in San Francisco.