Biden and Xi summit might be the ‘most important meeting’ since Nixon: Dennis Unkovic
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President Biden’s face-to-face meeting with China’s Xi Jinping today marks the most significant talks between the leaders of the two nations since Nixon’s China visit, according to author and attorney Dennis Unkovic. However, Unkovic believes meaningful change post-summit will be limited to the military sectors. Unkovic notes that unlike during Nixon’s time, China now operates on an equal playing field and has greater demands. However, he thinks “Biden either can’t or won’t deliver” on core Chinese interests. He highlights the military communication breakdown following House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit against Xi’s wishes. Unkovic says reopening direct lines between U.S. and Chinese military officials is crucial in case crises emerge. “If […]