At an unusual inauguration closed to public due to the still raging coronavirus pandemic, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday at the West Front of the Capitol.
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Since Donald Trump took office, America's policies toward China have changed substantially, damaging the Sino-U.S. relationship in multiple fields. Joe Biden's inauguration, in such a context, has given people renewed hope for improved relations between the two countries.
China's continued economic growth is a perfect incentive for the incoming Biden administration in Washington to abandon the failed policies of "decoupling" adopted by President Donald Trump.
Beijing's GDP reached over 3.6 trillion yuan ($558.5 billion) in 2020, up by 1.2% over the previous year at comparable prices.
More than 15 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in China since the country launched its vaccination program in December last year.
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday reversed the U.S. process of withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The original Chinese play, The Couple in the Lane is being staged at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing until Sunday.