US President Joe Biden said, during his speech at the State Department, that he would work more closely with allies in order to mount pushback against China.

“We will confront China’s economic abuses,” Biden explained, describing Beijing as America’s “most serious competitor.”

“But we’re also ready to work with Beijing when it’s in America’s interest to do so. We’ll compete from a position of strength by building back better at home and working with our allies and partners.”