Special: Biden's tense history with China

Feb. 09, 2023 AT 7:27 p.m. EST

President Joe Biden postponed Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China in response to an alleged Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States. It was a key decision for Biden in his years-long diplomatic dance with China.

On Washington Week Recommends, Yamiche Alcindor speaks to the Washington Post's Yasmeen Abutaleb about Biden's history with China and Xi Jinping.

Washington Week Recommends is a weekly, live series hosted by Yamiche Alcindor that highlights compelling reporting across the country. Tune in every Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET/EDT on this YouTube channel.

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