Taiwan Invites Biden to Visit Amid APEC Meeting

During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Taiwan's representative Lin Hsin-i invited U.S. President Joe Biden to visit Taiwan, highlighting the importance of U.S.-Taiwan relations amidst ongoing tensions with China. Although the meeting was attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a Biden administration official downplayed the interaction, referring to it as merely a 'handshake'. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is promoting new climate investments aimed at enhancing the U.S. position in clean energy innovation, with Biden set to visit the Amazon for discussions with Indigenous leaders and stakeholders. Biden's upcoming discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping will also address concerns over China's support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict and North Korea's military involvement. As Biden prepares to leave office, his diplomatic engagements reflect ongoing geopolitical challenges and commitments to climate action. Additionally, U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns is scheduled to speak at an event linked to organizations accused of influence operations by the Chinese government, raising concerns about U.S.-China relations.