Another important issue discussed during the meeting was that of the ongoing PRC cyberattacks targeting civilian critical infrastructure and threatening the safety and security of Americans.

On the counternarcotic front – Biden welcomed Beijing’s scheduling of 55 dangerous synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals, closure of online platforms and companies that supply precursor chemicals, and arrests connected to the illicit chemical industry, and he called for additional steps in the period ahead.  

It should be noted that this is possibly the last face-to-face meeting between the two leaders before President Elect Donald Trump takes over the responsibilities – in approximately two months.