<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful AI assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
What are the differences and similarities between Obama and Biden's approach to foreign policy as president?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Both Obama and Biden have been known for their foreign policy approaches. While there are some similarities between the two, there are also some differences.

One similarity is that both Obama and Biden have been known for their multilateral approach to foreign policy. They both believe in working with other countries to achieve common goals. For example, Obama worked with other countries to negotiate the Iran nuclear deal, while Biden has worked with other countries to address climate change.

One difference is that Obama was more focused on ending wars and reducing the U.S. military presence overseas. He withdrew troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and was hesitant to get involved in conflicts in Syria and Libya. On the other hand, Biden has been more willing to use military force when necessary. For example, he ordered airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria in February 2021.

Another difference is that Obama was more focused on Asia-Pacific region while Biden has been more focused on China. Biden has taken a tougher stance on China than Obama did, particularly when it comes to trade and human rights issues.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
I haven't heard about Biden calling Xi a thug before, when did this happen?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
This ocurred at the tenth Democratic Debate (in Charleston, SC) aired by CBS News, on 25th February 2020. Joe Biden called China's Xi Jinping “a thug” who has put millions of people in labor camps.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
That's interesting. What was the context of his speech that he said this? Has he been consistent with this tougher stance since being elected?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
The context of his speech was the tenth Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina, on February 25, 2020. He was responding to a question about whether he would meet with the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un without any preconditions, as Donald Trump had done. He said he would not do so and criticized Trump for legitimizing a dictator. He then brought up China and called Xi Jinping a thug who had put millions of people in labor camps and violated human rights.

Since being elected, Biden has maintained this tough stance on China. He has not spoken with Xi Jinping yet, despite holding conversations with many other world leaders. He has also reaffirmed the US commitment to Taiwan’s security and democracy and condemned China’s actions in Hong Kong and Xinjiang. He has said that he will work with allies and partners to counter China’s economic abuses and coercive actions, and to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region. However, he has also indicated that he is willing to cooperate with China on issues of mutual interest, such as climate change, nuclear proliferation, and global health.<|im_end|>