A Timeline of US-China Relations during the Biden Administration

Joe Biden became the 46th president on January 20, 2021, offering a chance to improve US-China relations after escalating tensions under Trump. The Biden administration’s approach to China will be closely monitored for any shifts in policy. On day 1169 (April 2, 2024), Presidents Xi and Biden hold a phone call.

On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, offering a chance to change the course of US-China relations, which had hit a low point under the outgoing Trump administration.

The four years witnessed escalating trade tensions culminating in a trade war and sanctions on Chinese technology companies.

Will the Biden administration be accommodating of China or take advantage of the new status quo established under his predecessor?

China Briefing previously monitored and documented major developments during the US-China trade war in the Trump era.

Here, we present a fresh timeline that will track key developments affecting bilateral ties between the world’s two largest economies under the Biden administration.

Day 1169 (April 2, 2024): President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden Hold Phone Call.

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