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Biden Blames China’s “Silly Balloon” for Derailing Communication with Beijing

President Biden addresses the press in Hiroshima, Japan, discussing the impact of a spy craft incident on maintaining open lines of communication with China.

Biden’s Statement on China

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President Biden acknowledges that the spy craft incident has derailed efforts to maintain open dialogue between the United States and China during the G-7 talks.

China’s Spy Balloon Incident

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President Biden blames China’s spy balloon flight over the United States for hindering discussions on diplomatic relations with Beijing.

Plans to Reopen Talks

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President Biden expresses optimism about resuming talks with China in the near future despite the setback caused by the spy balloon incident.

Reporter’s Question on Diplomatic Relationship

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A reporter asks President Biden about managing the diplomatic relationship with China during a morning briefing.

President Biden’s Response

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President Biden emphasizes the need for open lines of communication with China and references the Bali conference agreement with President Xi Jinping.

Balloon’s Impact on Communication

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President Biden highlights how the spy balloon incident disrupted the dialogue between the United States and China, leading to changes in their interactions.

Derailing of Talks

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President Biden attributes the spy balloon incident as the reason for the disruption in talks, referring to it as the “silly balloon” that carried spy equipment, leading to changes in their interactions.

Secretary of State’s Canceled Meeting

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart was canceled following the spy craft’s entry into U.S. airspace.

Order to Shoot Down the Craft

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President Biden ordered the spy craft, which had traveled across the United States, to be shot down off the coast of North Carolina.

Escalating U.S.-China Tensions

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Tensions between the U.S. and China have intensified during President Biden’s term, particularly due to China’s increased aggression toward Taiwan.

Aggression after Pelosi’s Visit

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China displayed heightened aggression toward Taiwan following former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island in August 2022.

Taiwan-U.S. Meeting

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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with current House Speaker Kevin McCarthy further fueled China’s frustration, resulting in military exercises near Taiwan.

China’s Provocative Actions

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China’s military presence and live-fire exercises surrounding Taiwan serve as simulations of a potential invasion, adding to the escalating tensions.

Biden’s Perspective on the Conflict

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President Biden frames the conflict with China as a battle between democratic and authoritarian principles, while emphasizing that China is a competitor rather than an adversary to be defeated.

Outlook for U.S.-China Relations

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Despite setbacks caused by the spy balloon incident and escalating tensions, President Biden remains hopeful about reopening talks and managing the diplomatic relationship with China in the future.

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