Biden Intends to Run” for Second Term

US President Joe Biden announced today that he has the “intention” to run for a second presidential term in 2024, but he has not yet made a “final” decision. “I haven't made that decision yet,” Biden said in an interview with PBS TV, excerpts of which were broadcast. I think this is my intention, but I haven't made a final decision.

On the other hand, Biden declared that the United States of America (USA) “does not seek conflict with China, and this is the case so far.” Biden's comments appeared aimed at de-escalating tensions over the huge Chinese balloon that hovered over the US mainland before being shot down by the Pentagon off the East Coast on Saturday.

Biden noted that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, faces "enormous problems," including his country's fragile economy.

Biden made it clear that China is constrained in its ability to confront the United States because of its need to protect international trade, which puts Chinese President Xi in an unenviable position. Although Xi also described him as having “great potential,” Biden said: “So far, he has an economy that is not working well.