Xi, Biden exchange congratulations on 45th year of U.S.-China diplomatic ties

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Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Filoli estate on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Woodside, Calif. on Nov. 15, 2023.KEVIN LAMARQUE/Reuters China’s President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulations with U.S. President Joe Biden on the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, the official Xinhua News Agency said on Monday. Xi also exchanged New Year’s messages with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un, and both announced 2024 to be a “friendship year” for both countries, launching a series of activities for that, Xinhua...