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Democratic politician Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States of America on January 20, 2021, beating out then-president Donald Trump. He attempted to fend off a Trump challenge in the 2024 election, but stepped down after a disastrous debate performance that left many questioning his mental acuity. He was succeeded in the fight by his VP, Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump. Biden had previously served as the 47th vice-president of the United States under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017, and was a United States Senator for Delaware from 1973 to 2009.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (front, left) arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on September 23 for his summit with President Donald Trump (front, right). Photo: EPA
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2026 Xi-Trump summits

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Middle East

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Washington. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

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United States

Video | Trump and Xi share rare laugh at Joe Biden’s expense

Trump’s autopen remark during a White House tour prompts the Chinese leader to laugh audibly at his host’s mockery of former president Joe Biden.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump autopen joke at Biden’s expense draws rare laugh from China’s Xi

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US President Donald Trump points out the framed image in place of his predecessor’s portrait, prompting an amused response from Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Photo: X.com/The White House
2026 Xi-Trump summits

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

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US-China relations

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US-China relations

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United States

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US-China relations

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Semiconductors

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Donald Trump

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United States

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A voter places a mail ballot into a drop box. About 30 per cent of Americans vote by mail, according to state election data. Photo: TNS
Donald Trump

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Donald Trump

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United States

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Todd Blanche has been sworn in as US attorney general. Photo: EPA
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Former US president Joe Biden looks out at the crowd during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago in June. Photo: AP
United States

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US-China trade war

Strong as steel: Trump tariffs spark a US production increase

US steel production rose 7 per cent year on year through July, with the country rising to be the world’s third-largest producer in 2025.

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