Biden Characterizes , Meeting With China's Xi , as 'Open and Candid'.<br />Biden Characterizes , Meeting With China's Xi , as 'Open and Candid'.<br />President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping met face-to-face for the first time in their respective roles in Bali, Indonesia on Nov. 14.<br />President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping met face-to-face for the first time in their respective roles in Bali, Indonesia on Nov. 14.<br />The sideline talks <br />occurred at the <br />G20 leaders' summit <br />and lasted for three hours.<br />[President XI] was clear, and I was clear that we will defend American interests and values, , President Joe Biden, via CNN.<br />... promote universal human rights and stand up for the international order and work <br />in lockstep with our allies <br />and partners, President Joe Biden, via CNN.<br />We’re going to compete vigorously but I’m not looking <br />for conflict, President Joe Biden, via CNN.<br />A White House readout suggested that the world leaders discussed the possibilities of nuclear war.<br />President Biden and President Xi reiterated their agreement that a nuclear war should never be fought and can never be won, White House Readout, via CNN.<br />Biden reiterated that they discussed the importance of "mutual cooperation.".<br />As leaders of our two nations, we share responsibility, in my view, to show that China and the United States can manage <br />our differences, , President Joe Biden, via CNN.<br />... prevent competition from becoming anything ever nearing conflict and to find ways to <br />work together on urgent <br />global issues that require our <br />mutual cooperation, President Joe Biden, via CNN.<br />The world expects, I believe, China and the United States to play key roles in addressing global challenges, President Joe Biden, via CNN.<br />Speaking to reporters following Biden, Xi spoke to the importance of a statesman's responsibilities.<br />A statesman should think <br />about and know where to <br />lead his country, Xi Jinping, President of China, via CNN.<br />He should also think about and know how to get along with other countries and the wider world, Xi Jinping, President of China, via CNN