At the APEC Summit, President Joe Biden was positioned in the back row of the traditional 'family photo,' while China's Xi Jinping took a prominent spot in the center.
This arrangement has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers, who argue it symbolizes a decline in respect for Biden's leadership on the global stage, especially as tensions with China continue to rise.
The optics of the photo have fueled further debate about the U.S.'s standing in international diplomacy under Biden's administration.
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