Ahead of his trip to China, Chris Hipkins said he 'disagreed' with comments made by Joe Biden describing Xi Jinping as a “dictator”.
At a fundraising event in California this week, Mr Biden described Mr Xi as a “dictator” when referencing the infamous spy balloon incident.
"No, and the form of government that China has is a matter for the Chinese people," he told reporters.“If they wanted to change their system of government, then that would be a matter for them,” he responded. At a fundraising event in California this week, Mr Biden described Mr Xi as a “dictator” when referencing the infamous spy balloon incident. Picture: GettyIt comes after Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Beijing, where he met with Xi himself.
The visit was also the first of its kind in nearly five years, as both nations seek to strengthen the relationship which has deteriorated in recent times.
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