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Xi Jinping Lauds Bill Gates as ‘Friend’ in Beijing Meeting on Pandemic Prevention and Technological Development

ByAlki David

Jun 17, 2023

In a notable diplomatic encounter, Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping expressed admiration for American billionaire and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, hailing him as a “friend.” The meeting between Xi and Gates took place this week in Beijing, where they were joined by Chinese Foreign Secretary Qin Gang and chief Chinese diplomat Wang Yi. Their discussions primarily focused on crucial topics such as pandemic prevention and advancements in technology, as reported by Bloomberg.

During the meeting, Xi Jinping addressed Gates directly, acknowledging him as the first American friend he had encountered in Beijing this year. The conversation, which was broadcasted on China Central Television, a state-backed broadcaster, showcased the camaraderie between the two influential figures. Xi emphasized the significance of fostering strong bonds between the Chinese and American people, stating, “I’ve always said that the foundation of China-U.S. ties lies among the people. We always pin our hopes on the American people and hope the two peoples can continue to be friendly.”

The encounter between Xi Jinping and Bill Gates exemplifies the importance of international collaboration, particularly in the realms of public health and technological advancement. As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, discussions surrounding pandemic prevention strategies are of utmost importance. Moreover, the dialogue on technological development highlights the role of innovation in shaping the future of both China and the United States.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.