In their last face-to-face meeting in Peru, President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed critical issues affecting U.S.-China relations, including the importance of human oversight over nuclear weapons rather than AI control. The meeting seemed largely influenced by the anticipated return of Donald Trump to the political stage, with Xi expressing readiness to work with Trump to manage future ties. Biden urged Xi to persuade North Korea against intensifying its cooperation with Russia as tensions rise. The leaders reiterated their commitment to stabilizing relations amid concerns over support for Taiwan and the potential for a decoupling of the U.S. and Chinese economies.