China calls Biden’s “dictator” comment “extremely absurd”

President Biden is coming under fire for comments about China’s president. During a West Coast fundraiser this week, President Biden referred to Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a dictator. The comment wasn’t received well in Beijing, where the Foreign Ministry spokesperson described the words as “extremely absurd and irresponsible.” He went on to say the remarks “violate diplomatic protocol” and “were a blatant political provocation.” The clash of words comes shortly after Secretary of State Blinken wrapped up a rare visit to China trying to ease tensions between the two countries.