China’s Leader Reunites With Friends Almost 40 Years Later

Sarah Lande met China's leader Xi Jinping when he visited Muscateen, Iowa, to learn about hog farming in 1985. At the time, Xi was a 32-year-old lowly civil servant and Lande was in charge of hosting his delegation. She reached out to her friends to house him. Nearly 40 years later, he reunited with them at a gala reception and dinner in San Francisco. Inside Edition’s Steven Fabian has more.

[@Max-cs1dn]

It says a lot about a person who humbles himself and remembers you and your favor from 40 years ago, even after becoming one of the most powerful figures of the world.

[@chongdi6140]

There's a sagely Chinese saying for such behaviour. Experiencing kindness from people leaves a memory that lasts a hundred years and to be garland by flowers leaves a fragrance that lasts a thousand years.

[@bboymxl]

@@chongdi6140 赠人玫瑰，手留余香。 Gifts of roses, hand left lingering fragrance. 是这句吗？

[@mason5540]

Yes, he is a kind and humble dictator committing genocide and plotting the downfall of the USA

[@longsleevethong1457]

The guy is a cold blooded murderer. Y’all need to chill. Jfc. What in tf is wrong with you people?? Wow

[@partyhu]

@@longsleevethong1457 咋地？你全家入土了？

[@Zach-mr5vc]

If I were Blinken, I would wince too. Biden just came from a summit meant to promote goodwill between two countries and turned around and called the other leader a "dictator", regardless of whether or not it's the truth. Just terrible timing.

[@cakeyummy2401]

It's true though

[@dalee2419]

@@cakeyummy2401 it is probably true, but like OP said, its bad timing. Just like when my girlfriend whos 5'5 and weighs 180 lbs asks me "Do i look fat in the dress?" I would probably said no....

[@PuffOfSmoke]

So, we're all about political correctness on this matter, but when it comes to ceasefire in Gaza we hate that Biden won't even talk about it because it would hurt the feelings of Israel.

[@cakeyummy2401]

@@dalee2419 Well what do you think would happen if Biden said no? The media and rest of the world would have not reacted well to that.

[@bboystretch7788]

He lacks the skills for diplomacy. 😢

[@archavenx]

invite a high profile person to your house and then start insulting him. that's how "bright" america is.

[@richardong6640]

Barbaric behavior, zero finesse!

[@tednguyen7258]

especiallly from the old goon cant walk straight

[@jonathanhall5836]

He is literally a dictator tho

[@mejjarsagent227]

​@@jonathanhall5836why is it concerning you americans when peoples he's dictating they have no issue with him

[@rhysiieboii]

How is it an insult? He is literally a dictator lol

[@cloudwithwind574]

The most nervous person in this meeting is Antony Blinken!

[@Patt12]

I wonder why !?! Biden just spoked the true nothing bad or lie

[@cloudwithwind574]

@@Patt12 When Israel bombed civilians in Gaza, it did not see the United States telling the truth!

[@canto_v12]

@@Patt12because it ruins the mood for Blinken’s next meeting with his Chinese counterparts.

[@monkeyguy80]

Ya, he looks stressed and tired. 😅

[@Patt12]

@@canto_v12 he can drink some whiskey prior meeting

[@Hope-w5l]

Almost 40 yrs ago, Xi Zinping was a guest at an event in IA. A host of that event treated him well and he remembered. Kindness is long remembered. That lady is here in San Francisco to be a guest of honor at the reception for Xi and his delegation. She is not a political opponent, so, there is no problem. The point is, if you treat people with kindness, people appreciated. Even, that person is a communist leader. Use kindness to change the world.

[@canto_v12]

The Iowa connection is one of my favourite sides of Xi

[@QuantumBits0]

ok chinese bot

[@ALWH1314]

Communist doesn’t mean heartless. If communist means evil then why US loves Vietnam? If communist means dictator, what about Saudi Arabia?

[@bmxrider8188]

NPC lolololol

[@NB_Strikers]

@@ALWH1314 same thing. Dictator.

[@OPTION_MONSTER]

Blinken will never stop blinking

[@etow8034]

He is French and speaks it quite well !

[@uttaranboruah9475]

😂

[@jumsaesiaw6890]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mateobaysa2055]

@@uttaranboruah9475y’all stop clowning Blinken. He hasn’t been sleeping well in the past month and it’s very challenging for him to work with Grandpa Joey.

[@profitmuhammed]

I wonder if demented Biden still remember that he works as the president

[@TheresaYipLF54]

Hahaha. Calling President Xi a dictator just after a high level meeting. Mind boggling

[@tillwhat]

you guys voted for him, who knew, a president on the verge of deteriorating would not be fit.

[@nsebast]

Biden was in hard place because of his mouth though. Call Xi a dictator or being perceived as a double faced liar. He chose the former.

[@Slayer-33]

What did Biden say that was wrong? Go after the reporter for going over this bull**** once again, rocking the boat like a f'ing imbicile.

[@RD-ce6bb]

it is what it is

[@eddieharcourt6049]

@@tillwhat "You guys"?

[@questtech2698]

What a heart warming story. they may be far apart, they may haven't spoken to one other for years, but this special friendship is eternal, no words needed.

[@sling8015]

It’s anything but heartwarming HE IS A DICTATOR WHO IS COMMITTING GENOCIDE that women should be ashamed of herself for being friends with that MONSTER

[@jiangzhao1142]

@@sling8015 Brother, don't judge a person by what you read in the media. The media is brainwashing you and making you believe a fact that doesn't exist. Do your own fact-based investigation before believing it.

[@turinmormegil7715]

Heartwarming indead. They'll both hug in hell when they meet again

[@sling8015]

genocide is not heart warming it is heartbreaking

[@陳文若]

请你提出证据

[@goonhoongtatt1883]

Whatever the differences, it's simply poor taste and poor etiquette to call a visiting guest in your country a dictator.

[@devnandannair2336]

It's the facts, they're a dictator even if they're your friend or not if they rule a country with a government system that makes it so that the people cannot choose their leader.

[@moetikitso72]

Exactly my thoughts.

[@NB_Strikers]

It’s also in poor taste to copy the cell phones of your guests as well as have a low level dimwit rage yell at the guest delegation and press to move for no other reasons besides a petty power trip.

[@allenlee2287]

biden is correct why listen he describe a person who govern a country in a dictator way, if biden said xi govern china in a democracy way the grammar is wrong, secondly biden is directly warning the apec members about XI plan to the world

[@Nandinandito]

The reporter asked a question. Was he supposed to lie and say Xi wasn't a dictator? The American media would be on his ass for flip flopping. Could literally be an issue that loses an election.

[@allwinyay]

Why is it extremely wrong ? Who give you the right to decide for 1.4 billion Chinese ? Independent research showed the current Chinese government achieves 80+ % vote of confidence.

[@turinmormegil7715]

Suuuuuure, cuz the vote tally in a dictat@rship is trustworthy~

[@greenisnice9345]

Over 150 countries joined China's Belt and Road Initiatives a.k.a business partners. Without China, every product would cost 10 times more expensive.

[@DRTerabyte]

That B&R initiative indebted most of those countries and China gladly renegotiates to create military bases. Stupid countries get stupid results. China is slowly loosing businesses and in the next 10 years will no longer be making the majority of those products. Hence the visit from Xi crying for businesses to come back.

[@loljk1991]

CCP bots 😄 🤣

[@blazefreak.]

the belt and road was china's way to colonize other countries. China knew papua new guinea did not have the capital to build the new port so china offered a loan they knew new guinea could not pay for and after they stopped paying china took the port over. This is happening in many of the african countries that china offered to build infrastructure for. Soon Africa would be pockets of china all over.

[@trentkenzler8478]

Tengping, wumao!!

[@xinyiquan666]

@@trentkenzler8478 c u 50 cent

[@hankchia1011]

Friendship is best when it's old.

[@jinoyan1153]

0:52

[@eagle___shadow]

yaaap🙂

[@Chickenworm9394]

It ages like fine wine

[@nunyabusiness8000]

I actually do want Chinese US relations to improve. Even if it seems impossible I do hope there’s a bright future

[@fool6]

same. theyve got funny stories like the pandas being taken back then returned, goofy trade wars, and the sun bear conspiracy. let that be all it is man.

[@alveojohn]

Peace in the world! 🙏🏻🎉🧲

[@coolorochi]

I believe normal people all do, But watching biden don't give much hope.

[@LazyGrayF0x]

Me too. China and US were not competitors historically, however, forcing companies to surrender intellectual property as a price for doing business in China is wrong. Stealing state secrets - everyone with competent intelligence does that, but what China has done is systemic frontal coercion. They made amazing strides, enough to innovate on their own and be competitive.

[@treystephens6166]

If only China 🇨🇳 could forgive Japan 🇯🇵

[@Ellie-eq86q]

Calling a leader as dictator whose country has the most rapid changes during the last 30 years just show how hypocritical and stupid you would be especially when you want to build good relationships. Only showing how ignorant and lack of empathy and IQ. However, so far the meetings look good and don’t blow up all the business deals that did take huge efforts from both countries!

[@dansanger5340]

He is a dictator, basically for life. In 2018, for the benefit of Xi, China amended their constitution to remove the two-term limit. BTW, I'm not anti-China. I'm actually very much pro-China, want good relations, admire their culture, and even studied Mandarin for two years. But, we need to acknowledge reality.

[@allenlee2287]

I describe my self short I can not contest that that is fact

[@TheGhostCrawler-eq4jk]

None of that means he isn’t a dictator

[@eric6769]

Chinese laughing

[@sling8015]

I think after reading this comment I am now stupider than I was before

[@anonanon7235]

The family from Iowa, is your all-American humble folk. The most traditional Americans as it gets. The Lande family, hosted President Xi, when he was basically a nobody and Xi remembers how nice they were to him. It's really that simple. Apparently Xi often writes letters to Sarah every year to wish them Merry Christmas and Happy new years!

[@chindyandalbert]

We Chinese never forgets when someone did us a favor! We will always try to return the favor when the opportunity comes.❤❤

That is a very selfish statement. You dont have to like to someone to be nice with that person. In other words, be kind to everyone and not the ones you like or prefer.

[@lauranolastnamegiven3385]

How about how the US saved your ass, when Japan invaded you? China doesn't seem to remember that.

[@turinmormegil7715]

Sure, you're trying to return the favour to Taiwan, Japan and Philipines for years now

[@joey3291]

@@turinmormegil7715 That's called defending our national sovereignty, and by the way, Japan invaded China and annexed Taiwan, and Philippine did not help China in any significant way, at least not more than the other way around.

[@turinmormegil7715]

@@joey3291 oh yes, stealing the shorelines of other countries is "defense of sovereignty", specially after signing sea-resources exploration convetions and obeying none of them. You know who else encroached on other's territories as "defense of sovereignty" and disobeyed every thing he signed? The funni moustache German Guy. Also, you admit, then, having a grudge against Japan and Philipnes from 20th century and that It justifies, then, harming the Japan and Philipines of the 21th century? And in what way Japan invadindo Taiwan takes away from them their right of self-determination? By that logic, you guys would also not have that right, since you both were invaded. You should just cope that people hated your system and ideology so much that they refused to submit and went to create their own country.

[@simony2116]

Tell me: is forcing another country (Canada) to detain a private citizen (Meng) of an opponent country (China) for no good reason for three years not dictatorship?

[@simplelife4213]

what's the point for hosting a peace talk if you decide to maintain a hostile relationship?

[@ravel9410]

A dictator whose government has a 90+% approval rate from its people, and lifted 800 million people out of poverty. Every country can use a dictator like that.

[@jia03]

👍 +1

[@isoboy2125]

Well we're all dictated either way. It's just a choice between dictatorship of the capital, or dictatorship of the proletariat... 😁

[@marjoonman6970]

Yikes

[@vickaps]

Kim Jong il had 100% Approval rate from the people (which is better than Xi)

[@yanfanghuang6867]

为什么我没见到有投票？难道我不在中国？🤣

[@ysgoh1981]

This is a glimpse of the America I used to know and admire - warm, confident and and so self-assured. You win the soft power game hands down.

[@rayg4988]

In our country it's called self center. Not self assure.

[@aero.l]

America comes across as anxious and edgy today.

[@JohnJohnson-zt3bv]

@@aero.lalways had

[@yys6253]

This is what I had learned about America from Hollywood movies, until one day I moved to Washington D.C.

[@turinmormegil7715]

@@aero.l sure. Fuel independent, large nuclear arsenal, economical hegemony, supremacia of currency..... that's edgy, not China redrawing maps like Crazy to get more and more slides of sea for themselves. Oh no

[@bluestar2253]

"Never underestimate Joe's ability to fcuk things up!" -- Barack Obama

[@eagle___shadow]

yaaap👍🙂

[@sunset3052]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MHNg-jh7xq]

Point blank!

[@perlkingneo]

punched the point

[@lmao-wd7rr]

he said 2 vote 4 him tho

[@lisakong8651]

how easily he fell for the reporter's trick question...alarming indeed

[@aizhongwen]

This reporter is a hero who shocked the whole world instantly !!

[@gmfitzg]

This is why usually Bidens wranglers always tell reporters most of the time No questions, because Biden always usually says the wrong things.

[@zhoubaidinh403]

@@aizhongwen That b reporter needs to be sanctioned!

[@ivanexell-uz4mv]

I mean is Joe wrong tho? 😂 XI has total power over the country and it’s people

[@MontyGumby]

dementia

[@michaelcharlesthearchangel]

I'm very impressed by President Xi.

[@FunSkipping]

Authoritarian dictator Winnie the Pooh*

[@Patotoya720]

XijingPIG 😂😂

[@Patotoya720]

Chinnese president sherk 😆

[@ganboonmeng5370]

He is a good man...As ..one of those who suffered...during MAO's cultural revolution...his piriority is to unlift the life of poor chinese...

[@sophialiu3723]

shabi👉@@Patotoya720

[@sutonomardi4445]

Why did grandpa said Xi he was dictator ? because he did not remember that he just met him 😅

[@SecretSev7en]

Blinken reaction was priceless 😂🤦‍♂️

[@leecheelek]

You may be a President, politician, Govt. official, reporter, business leader, professor, scientist, farmer, painter, fisherman, driver or any other ordinary person and it still shouldn't change the way of a cultured and civilized being's behaviour towards your Guest in your Home. It reflects clearly the personification of a Lout or Grifter which doesn't even care what others think of them and their way of life.

[@araara4746]

America's biggest problem is having a senile president.

[@dailm8056]

Don't worry, Xi Jinping is also 70 years old this year. According to the world's human survival age standards, he is also an old man.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

​@@dailm8056but he isn't senile

[@dailm8056]

@@thanosianthemadtitanic come on ~~he is 70 age now!

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

@dailm8056 the problem isn't age problem is this guy can't walk 2 feet without falling over some stairs or being guided by his handlers like a puppet unlike chinese president XI

[@何天佑-v1e]

​@@dailm8056👍👍

[@ThanhVu-le7ec]

I love IOWA; it was my first state when I came to America. I always missed the people there because they treated me nicely, even though I did not live there long enough. I still remember it in my heart.

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

Who cares?

[@jchock7503]

Iowa must be part of the bible belt where they practice what the bible teaches......to love everyone including their enemies.

[@jrexx2841]

I'm Okay Walk Away

[@jimwu7612]

Chairman Deng Xiaoping of China once said that whether it is a white cat or a black cat, it is a good cat if it catches mice. No matter what the system is, as long as people can live a good life, does it matter who is in power?

[@adammitchell3462]

Why the hell would a reporter even ask such a question? Thats a verbal trap no matter what his answer would be

[@kaosaechao3602]

Sleepy Joe should've reply back "No President Xi is not a dictator, he is the emperor of China" 😂😂

[@florencechan1184]

The most ironic was that the question was asked by an Asian descent journalist. We just went through so much Asian hate with the pandemic why create more hate . I wonder if she was forced to ask controversial question as a scapegoat or she is asking to provoke . There is no responsible journalism anymore everyone just wants to be famous and climb the ladder . Suppose to be collaboration between two countries it’s such an important meeting. There is no respect. Seems like journalism is thirsty for chaos they don’t like to report peace because it’s not interesting .

[@nickfury8973]

Clearly it was a trap

[@turinmormegil7715]

Because that's what he deserves. Bevause having this meeting is an insult in itself to decency already. The reporter probably asked that out of, justifiable, revolt and so needed and missed in this country indignation

[@amac5979]

That is the plan, to make Biden look bad; sneaky journalism

[@bonecolect]

You western people do you know how to treat your guest with respect? After welcoming then talk bad about him

[@genesright9779]

Well, that is typical of American manner!

[@jchock7503]

Beware of false American hospitality !

[@turinmormegil7715]

I know we should never have invited him. He doesn't deserve to be a guest

[@solomonobihan9465]

Why would a reporter undermine her own president and country like that?

[@tharnganbenedict24]

What's the reason of this meeting in the first place? If dialogue was the aim to improve economic ties, biden made a good move to wreck it.

[@pjacobsen1000]

It was not to improve economic ties. It was primarily to lower the distrust, lower the risk of military conflict.

[@turinmormegil7715]

It was so Pooh could try and get back some of the investors he badly needs. This Meeting should never have happened. They blatantly call of US's destruction day in and out. The insult was the only silver lining and actually commendable thing there

[@fooddipclips5900]

we do a lil trolling

[@meadhill]

A civil servant rose up to be the leader of China

[@tren133]

To be fair Xi's father was pretty high up the party and one of the OG revolutionaries that founded the PRC. But yes Xi Jinping himself did spend many years working up the leadership ladder rung by rung until he made it to the top. Although that was also the case for many other higher level Chinese politicians. Xi's "final boss" on his way to the top was Bo Xilai, also a son of a revolutionary, and Xi had to take Bo down on his way to become party chief. Now Xi is president for life and Bo is in a prison.

[@ChrisZ901]

his father was a founding member of the PRC but he was purged during the culture revolution. It arguably made Xi's ascension much more challenging. Xi has expressed that he had hated his father in his youth years for that reason

[@ChrisZ901]

All former Chinese leaders were grassroots... Maybe with the exception of Xi. All of them got to their leadership position through a very strict meritocracy system. Now in America you have political families where father and son, husband and wife all ran for president...

[@turinmormegil7715]

And betrayed his father, in typical Three Kingdoms fashion. What a great example of human being!

[@catsNcode]

I mean, Bo was corrupted. And his wife yeeted that British dude. @@tren133

[@wanghaley417]

I dont believe that XI is a dictator. Never

[@fooddipclips5900]

it's a fact

[@catsNcode]

based on? ... @@fooddipclips5900

[@tomliu7228]

If we had such sincere friendship then the war should never ever happens!

[@turinmormegil7715]

The French and British thought the same about Germany in WWII and what happened next?

[@Paul-H-Wolfram6608]

When Biden call Xi a dictator, Blinken's reaction was hoping that someone would walk up to the podium and stop Biden from talking about Xi and maybe guide Biden the way to the back stage.

[@victor11810]

Jesus, after being a politician for decades, you can’t dance around that question and answer a little bit better Holy cow He’s lost his freaking mind Literally

[@god6384]

why would he lie. The truth hurts but is always better then playing a game of scrabble

[@godofnothing520]

The white house secretary nervously sweating behind the scenes.

[@turinmormegil7715]

Any white house secretary would be sweating daily with abother Dem at office after Bill Clinton ..........

[@joannabusinessaccount7293]

He’s the US Secretary of State

[@odysseusargos2784]

Have you ever tried to compare Biden with Xi? OMG! I should even be asking this question.

[@turinmormegil7715]

One is an Asparagus, the other is a gen@cidal of his own people There, I did It for you. No need to thank me, I only accept invoices

[@ofishlatte]

Different political systems do not mean that people cannot communicate with each other or become friends with each other. However, the development of China over the past 30 years suggests that the United States should talk less about China's political system, as it will only make itself more shameful.

[@sling8015]

The thing is it not a political system it a dictatorship

[@alrichlam6989]

@@sling8015 do you even know the definition of dictatorship? American propaganda has blinded you Americans. Dictator means atatined power through force. You keep listening to American propaganda yet you fail to see the beauty that their govt has produced for their citizens. All Americans think of is war and LGBTQ rights. Wake up!!!

[@catsNcode]

@@sling8015 i dont think you understand how their gov works.

[@sling8015]

@@catsNcode no offense but I think it’s the other way around

[@SwungJiSung]

​@@sling8015reading bbc news about China's political system doesnt mean you know their system. One sided coloured information, doesnt mean you understand the system. Thinking you understand and know with that little information is stupid and dangerous. When a whole population in a certain country thinks like that, it can lead to wars with a wrong narrative. You obviously know nothing about China's (very unique) political system.

[@greentraveler4114]

American ppl probably don't understand why President Xi is still keep contacts with the American family. But we Chinese understand, it's our cultural gene that we must be extremely grateful to the one who ever give warmth to you when help is needed. If i were him I would definitely would also like to visit and keep contact with the American family, it's just our cultural values.

[@Michiganian8]

I’m still kinda confused 🤷🏽‍♀️ oh well happy thanksgiving everyone

[@V.E.R.O.]

It's not confusing at all, gratitude is practiced everywhere not just in China.

[@tsangdennis1953]

When face to face, they behaved like buddies. Once separated, back stabbing occurs. This is politics.

[@peanut0brain]

Western style politics

[@theskeptic3214]

@@peanut0brainLook at ussr and China 😂

[@xye-NYC]

​@@theskeptic3214USSR or Russia? Or USSR, US and China in the 1970s compared to the 50s and 60s? By China I mean PRC and not ROC.

[@wedmunds]

​@@theskeptic3214yes, USSR indeed backstabbed China

[@yongkiChen]

Good freind of Sarah Lande ❤ and thanks to President Xi 👍🙏

[@oneshotonekill3912]

These lovely folks from Iowa will always be the true America in my mind.

[@user-mq6fu6ou4f]

The US has officially fallen.

[@Devil_Dawg2k23]

Biden making us look stupid💀🥴

[@ohmikesroh5904]

and in front of the whole world!! its in Biden's dna...he cannot help it.

[@canto_v12]

A lapse in judgment. He remembered that the conservatives hate him and probably tried too hard to appease them by taking the “dictator” bait. Putting the China relationship back on track is more important than simping for racists who would never have voted for him anyway. Biden probably forgot that in the heat of the moment.

[@turinmormegil7715]

Indeed. Accepting this Meeting was the worst part of it

[@canto_v12]

@@turinmormegil7715 every modern US President has met Chinese leadership. Including Trump in 2017. This is as normal as things should be.

[@Trgn]

With many controversial US foreign policies in the past decades. A sleepy president really is just a little icing on the cake

[@kennethtan1648]

You can tell this Iowan lady understand the Bible. Bless the people of Iowa.

[@joeymelbourne]

poor blinken, thinking to himself: please, don't, please, no....stop...noooooooo lol

[@ronniecheong2146]

Be humble be kind be compassionate be helpful n most important be sincere god bless y9u

[@adamhuffman3354]

Xi always seems so calm of which I don’t see how.

[@陈建群-w6q]

他并不是独裁者，他个人情绪不能反应出来。他代表的是14亿中国人。所以他必须收起个人情绪。。。。真正的独裁者是不需要隐藏个人情绪的

[@OOO-pc3nb]

Will the real dictator please standup.

[@Rocket_Man.]

Present

[@CCSn0ws]

will the real slim shady please stand up

[@ohmikesroh5904]

hahahahaha

[@SADBOY-di3th]

​@@CCSn0wsi stand up

[@jessekendall4658]

"were gonna have a problem here"

[@luzhiqing]

如果你想跟朋友友好相处，就应该学会尊重，而不是打完招呼后就说别人的坏话，而作为一名政客，更要注意自己的言行举止，因为你代表国家

[@RiverFreeland]

I agree, Biden is the worse president we have ever had.

[@jamesmoore381]

Maybe don’t have bad things to be said about you then if you don’t want to hear it

[@JoeARedHawk275]

@@jamesmoore381Well according to conservatives America is the best country so there’s nothing to complain about

[@HomeLover369]

Your chairman wants to make friends. How about have the right to vote first?

[@wonderwhistling1427]

​@@HomeLover369 적어도 중국의 정치인들은 에너지를 국가운영에만 쓰고있다는 것이 보입니다. 개인의 득표율을 위한 거짓말과 걱정에 쓰지는 않습니다.

[@DDDarkz]

You respect others, others will pay the same respect to you, but if you decides to stab others in the back, don't expect anything better.

[@turinmormegil7715]

Sure, cuz Chinese didn't backstab anyone when they signed the treats about sea exploration and then started creeping onto other countries Waters, right?

[@DDDarkz]

@@turinmormegil7715 lmao, you sure you want to explore this topic? 🤣

[@turinmormegil7715]

@@DDDarkz oh, I've fished one. Offended I've confronted your 50 cents attempt?

[@tomliu7228]

Such personal friendship is a people relationship which is sincere one! It is best for human life and good for world peace!

[@lengxiong3061]

Memories willed last forever!!!👍👍

[@mason5540]

Xi is such a kind and humble communist dictator. The best kind of dictator!

[@fenggao9377]

China is lucky to have a leader who cares about its citizens, qualified to work, & down to earth! We have a leader close to be in the earth 🤢

[@Dhsu4321]

That’s why Xi spent lots of efforts to eliminate the poverty in China since he was in power. His Belt and Road plan is also aiming to help other countries to get rid of poverty.

[@wm69]

i'm here for the lovely friendship between 2 human being, can't helped but choked on the dictator remark.

[@001yohan4]

Senile old man. You invited people to your house, then you condemn your guest. Marvelous.

[@Obi1to1]

He's got control over wokeism. CHINA as a country with him being president has a sense of pride. I'm from India, and I have a lot of Chinese friends. I'm a amazed at how China balances free enterprise with a Military regime.

[@tristan583]

Calling him a dictator and proceed to give him the most heartwarming welcome and hospitality with smile , America isn’t an exemple of democracy compared to China , no way

[@PortugalZeroworldcup]

Democracy isn't Chinese never was They escape to Singapore UAE Australia USA Canada etc

[@Mystic_The_Wolf]

he seems like a nice guy as well. so it's rude to insult someone. ya gotta get to know someone before ya judge

[@jaykay2058]

in 1984 the Chinese Olympic team was cheered in Los Angeles since the Soviets boycotted the games after we boycotted the Moscow Olympics.

[@garycarpenter6433]

I didn't know he had been here once before

[@birdsnature6421]

He was in the US for more than a year

[@lc8850]

Would Canadian mainstream describe Indian president a dictator then? If not, is it only because Modi is running the same political system like the West?

[@catsNcode]

The U.S. never slanders the Philippines democratic government, even though its a total shitshow.

[@tebogopekane1418]

Great story.

[@csKHM-pr7ez]

Blinken, is worried😂, he is not blinking

[@blessup8192]

Now I know who has been saving us for all these years 😂😂

[@liewjames2852]

So touching and inspiring!

[@ramudaamemura2237]

That story is so touching and unexpected😂Lol.

[@GPTAsk]

The Video discusses a significant meeting between President Biden and China's President Xi Jinping, highlighting the resumption of high-level conversations between the two countries. The context of the meeting is set against the backdrop of a unique and personal connection between President Xi and a woman named Sarah Landy from a small town in Iowa. Sarah Landy has known President Xi for 40 years since his visit to Mustine, Iowa, in 1985. At that time, she hosted him when he came to learn about hog farming. The story emphasizes the bond of friendship between Sarah and President Xi, recounting the hospitality she provided, including staying in her son Gary's room in a modest setting. The narrative creates a personal touch to the diplomatic relations, showcasing a human connection that transcends political boundaries. The report mentions President Biden's response to a reporter's question, where he refers to President Xi as a dictator. This remark leads to speculation and scrutiny, with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's reaction indicating a level of concern or uncertainty about the consequences of such labeling. The Chinese authorities respond strongly to this characterization, labeling it as "extremely wrong and irresponsible." The video portrays a diplomatic encounter between President Biden and President Xi Jinping while highlighting a unique personal connection between President Xi and a woman from Iowa. The human-interest aspect underscores the potential for interpersonal relationships to impact diplomatic interactions positively. However, the political tension surfaces when President Biden refers to President Xi as a dictator, leading to a strong reaction from the Chinese side. This narrative is a reminder of the complex interplay between personal connections and political dynamics in international relations. The story of a small-town hostess and a future world leader adds a human touch to the broader geopolitical landscape. However, the political comment about President Xi being a dictator introduces a layer of tension, showcasing the delicate nature of diplomatic discourse. It emphasizes the importance of careful rhetoric in international relations, where personal connections and political realities intersect.

[@turinmormegil7715]

Correction: It emphasizes the need to give a blind eye to atrocities so both can milk each other the most before mutual destruction

[@ryanland979]

i'm not reading that essay of a comment

[@turinmormegil7715]

@@ryanland979 don't waste your time, it's IQ-reducing to read that

[@jackqiu839]

This AI needs some significant improvements.

[@xelkim9666]

Actually it's nice to promote people to people friendship for once, good on you Insider. Some comments about dictator, I want one of those dictators that can lift 800 million people out of poverty and love their country. Our country have selfish corps, our societal moral is deteriorating, leave the job for the right dictator, make our families and neighborhoods kind and thrive again.

[@stevenwilliambaylessparks3730]

Be nice to lowly civil servants.

[@karenmbbaxter]

Sarah is better at diplomacy that most diplomats and government officials.......Give here Blinken's job.

[@pjacobsen1000]

Sarah who?

[@jchock7503]

Give her Biden's job would be more appropriate.

[@sonnymei7849]

100% Agreed

[@MohamedIlias-iy5hk]

Be kind to each other

[@Oggyyong]

Nothing’s wrong with communist, which makes a great and strong country and lifted 800 Million people out of poverty.

[@LiangBinBai]

Biden was very impolite as the guest of honor

[@cyberpunk2978]

By saying that he meant plz vote for me

[@soothingsoundvideos]

Blinken ain’t blinkin’.

[@maxdaly8185]

Xi’s smile says it all. What a great story. America needs to play it smarter, not tougher.

[@nikiyen6]

The Iowa story humanizes Xi which is a good thing

[@FunSkipping]

This is propaganda.

[@EM-dw2yv]

​@FunSkipping I rather vote for Xi xiping and not for briden .

[@Dafaq]

@@FunSkipping no its truth we was a nobody studying in then usa beofre

[@andytlwang]

@@FunSkipping Yes it is a politic gesture of showing connection between Xi and American people. But it is one based in reality, not a made up story.

[@FunSkipping]

@@andytlwang You're all liars. lmao.

[@patrick_lee]

感谢拜登的dictator神助攻，对比之下，相信习在国外的同情和支持者又多了不少

[@peterlim3189]

Thank you for taking care of China great leader Xi Jinping, Mam & God bless! ❤❤❤

[@0lycm_]

That's so sweet!!!

[@michaelbiedassek7136]

They should have put this American family into a leadership position and then the U.S. would have been truly admired by countries around the world instead of being feared.

[@organizer14]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@Already100]

Kindness goes a long way! 🎉

[@SethSinclair]

Again southerners and midwesterns kindness legit making friends with foreign leaders 😭

[@denniscollinster7882]

Southwest airline can use that Blinken's reaction clip for its Ad: "Want to get away? Now you can with Southwest fare as low as....."

[@ChuniTea]

Dude. 1 step forward 2 steps back. What were you thinking!

[@neowy]

Sometimes I think journalists should exercise some discretion. What is the purpose of that question? Was it necessary at that point, after what precious little progress was achieved during this meeting?

[@turinmormegil7715]

Yes, a journalist should confront politicians when they fack up. Like when they invite a gen@cidal to their country as If they were best buddies

[@levelazn]

@@turinmormegil7715did China drone strike children in Gaza ?

[@organizer14]

Thank you!❤

[@JC-de1ik]

Whats a word that they would call a dictator thats politically correct, a leader?

[@bmxrider8188]

whinnie the poo right?

[@Weinus]

They elect their leaders through a democratic process, and the president of the USA holds more individual power than that of China. Just for the record :P.

[@bintarmupiza542]

Would Biden call Saudi king a dictator? No, no way. Western hypocrisy is sickening.

[@johnny99497]

Supreme leader

[@jimmyyu5115]

son of the heaven

[@doodlemecrzy8075]

This indicates a gross lack of cultural exchange. If I were China's foreign service, I would invite that reporter who asked the question for a tour of the 1st tier cites in China.

[@foreverhappiness3396]

blinken didn't sleep for weeks I am sure .

[@cola813]

Wow he remembers

[@kckfen]

Man Biden sometimes really lost it..but i like that lady.

[@henrytay1706]

Strong bond!

[@williamchoi6902]

Very interesting. Xi jinping Meet the old friends after 40 years.

[@soha7271]

The reporters got it wrong. The Iowa’s family touch base with Xi on a regular basis, they were invited to China some 10 years ago and Xi did spend sometime with them when he visited the US 6 years ago when invited by Trump

[@kueisan8521]

I remember reading somewhere that this American family was invited to China after he took the highest office and met his wife there was a photograph.

[@KennyClimmil]

when you grow old enough, you become a kid.

[@George-rj4fj]

Mentally - to when one was a 2-year old.