Meeting of US and China Leaders Begins; Biden and Xi Emphasize the Importance of Mutual Understanding and Cooperation

The official meeting and dialogue between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, the Presidents of the United States and China, began hours ago in San Francisco, California. At the start of this meeting, Joe Biden described the goal of the meeting as 'better understanding each other' and stated that he wants to ensure that the competition between the United States and China does not turn into conflict. Xi Jinping also emphasized the necessity of convergence between the two countries and expanding cooperation to combat climate change. US-China relations remain strained due to differences on issues such as Taiwan, trade, and human rights. John Kirby, the National Security Council's Strategic Communications Coordinator, said in an exclusive interview with Voice of America on Tuesday before the meeting that Biden intends to address responsible relations from a stronger position at this meeting. The meeting of the US and Chinese leaders is taking place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. This is Xi Jinping's first visit to the US in six years. Biden and Xi last met a year ago in Indonesia. The White House states that Joe Biden is meeting with the Chinese President from a 'strong position.' Jake Sullivan: Biden will explain to his Chinese counterpart that the actions of the Islamic Republic are destabilizing. Sullivan: Biden is calling for the revival of US-China military relations. The White House: The Islamic Republic's nuclear program will be on the agenda of the meeting between the US and Chinese Presidents. Joe Biden's meeting with Wang Yi; the US and China prepare for the summit. The US Secretary of State met with his Chinese counterpart for the second time.