Xi Jinping Assures Biden: China Won't Interfere In 2024 U.S. Elections

During a meeting in November, Chinese leader Xi Jinping assured US President Joe Biden that China would refrain from interfering in the 2024 US presidential election, as reported by Sean Lyngaas and MJ Lee for CNN.

The discussions underscore the sensitivity of US-China relations, particularly concerning potential election interference.

The exchange, previously undisclosed, occurred during a crucial meeting in California aimed at easing tensions between the two nations. It was initiated by Biden, who briefly raised the issue, according to sources familiar with the conversations.

This reassurance from Xi was reiterated by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan during a meeting in Bangkok over the weekend.

The discussions underscore the sensitivity of US-China relations, particularly concerning potential election interference.

Recent months have seen repeated high-level talks addressing this concern, reflecting American officials' wariness following the 2016 election interference by Russian intelligence agencies.

While subsequent efforts by Iranian, Cuban, and Chinese agents have been reported, they have not reached the level of aggression seen in the Russian operation. The assurance from Xi and Wang seeks to allay US concerns and demonstrate China's commitment to respecting the integrity of the American electoral process.

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