China Reacts Strongly to President Biden’s Remarks on President Xi Jinping

In response to President Joe Biden's recent characterization of President Xi Jinping as a "dictator," China has fired back, condemning the comments and labeling them as a violation of diplomatic protocol and an open political provocation. Biden's remarks came shortly after a meeting between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President Xi, aimed at alleviating escalating tensions between the United States and China.

The trigger for Biden's comment was the recent incident involving a Chinese spy balloon that was shot down after traversing across U.S. airspace. During his remarks, Biden referred to President Xi as a. . .