China's Xi and Biden be tossin' a jolly ol' 'nothing burger' o' grand size, seasoned with all the trimmin's, matey!
2023-11-15
Arr, it be said that President Joe Biden be settin' sail to meet the likes o' China's Xi Jinping in San Francisco this week. Aye, there be a multitude o' crucial matters to be discussed, but alas, the odds be as tiny as a flea on a barnacle that they shall be addressed.
The meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco is expected to have an interesting outcome: it may finally force Governor Gavin Newsom to clean up the city. This would be a lasting and memorable outcome as it would mean that the streets would be free from human waste and used needles, providing a temporary relief for the residents. Both leaders have their own reasons for wanting this meeting. Xi is facing economic troubles in China, with high unemployment and a messy real estate market. The Beijing brand is also suffering worldwide, and there are calls in the US for tougher responses to China. Biden, on the other hand, wants to present himself as the adult in the room when it comes to foreign policy and hopes that Xi will cooperate and give him some geopolitical wins before the next election. There are signs that Xi might play along, as Beijing has already agreed to nuclear arms-control talks and military-to-military contacts, although these gestures may not lead to real concessions from China. China has always been reluctant to enter into strategic arms talks, and they are unlikely to change their stance now. Additionally, military-to-military talks have historically been more valuable to China than the US. Overall, this meeting may not bring any substantial benefits for everyday Americans or address China's malicious activities. It is just another political show that will leave the residents of San Francisco reminded of the city's persistent issues.