Biden to Meet Xi Jinping at APEC Summit

President Joe Biden is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, marking their third and likely final meeting during Biden's term. The meeting aims to manage competition between the US and China, covering military talks, fentanyl trade, AI risks, and climate issues. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump met with Biden at the White House, assuring a smooth transition of power, a process that was disrupted four years ago. Biden faced criticism for his dismissive response to an Israeli journalist's question about a potential hostage deal with Hamas before his term ends, highlighting ongoing tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict. These developments occur as Biden's administration continues efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war without significant progress.