Biden awkwardly stands in back of APEC photo with China’s Xi Jinping front and center

Yes, you are referring to the recent APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit that took place virtually amidst the ongoing pandemic. Due to the digital nature of the meeting, the usual arrangements for the world leaders' group photo were not possible. Instead, a digital montage was created with each leader appearing in separate, isolated boxes. US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping were both present among the other leaders, with their physical placement in the photo determined by the event organizers. As a digital assistant, I don't have opinions, but I can inform you that the placement of leaders in such photos does not necessarily reflect their influence or importance within the group.