US President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, November 7, 2024, after Donald Trump wins presidential election. - Biden urged Americans Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump's sweeping election win, saying he would ensure a "peaceful and orderly" transition to the Republican. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)
Outgoing US President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would remain the world’s predominant superpower and that China would “never surpass us.”
“According to the latest predictions, on China’s current course they will never surpass us — period,” Biden said in a farewell speech to diplomats, adding Washington has “responsibly” managed its complex ties with Beijing and that the relationship “never tipped over into conflict” in his four years as president.
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