The White House announced that U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will speak by phone in the coming weeks to improve relations between the two countries. National security adviser Jake Sullivan recently met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing for talks on various issues. Both sides agreed on the importance of maintaining communication channels and planning for a leader-level call in the near future. The two leaders also discussed the possibility of a call between their respective military theater commanders. Tensions between the U.S. and China remain high due to issues such as tech restrictions, trade disputes, Beijing’s alleged support for Russia in Ukraine, and disagreements over Taiwan. Despite these challenges, both sides are committed to finding areas for cooperation, such as climate change and counternarcotics efforts. The Biden administration is working to manage competition with China in a responsible manner to prevent conflict and promote areas of mutual interest. Sullivan’s recent trip to China was the first by a national security adviser in several years, and efforts are being made to implement agreements reached during previous talks. Additional discussions on artificial intelligence, repatriation of migrants, and climate change cooperation are planned, with an upcoming visit to China by the new U.S. climate envoy.
Photo credit
www.nbcnews.com
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to engage in phone conversation to enhance U.S.-China relations
