US President Biden placed at back in APEC photo, raising questions about his global influence.

During the APEC conference in Peru, US President Joe Biden was placed in the back corner of the group photo, while Chinese President Xi Jinping had a prominent front-row spot. This arrangement has sparked debate about Biden's perceived diminished influence on the global stage, though the positioning was reportedly alphabetical by country. The incident comes amid discussions of Biden's administration's international standing and recent party defeats.

November 16, 2024
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