According to the White House, U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to have a phone conversation in the coming weeks.
This update coincided with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan’s visit to Beijing to meet with Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat. Both nations also mentioned an upcoming call between their military leaders.
China revealed plans for a second round of discussions on artificial intelligence with the U.S. Meanwhile, the White House mentioned that John Podesta, the senior advisor to the president for international climate policy, is expected to visit China soon, although no specific date was provided.
During Sullivan’s visit, official statements from both countries reaffirmed their stances on issues like tech restrictions, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and Ukraine. Although Biden will not seek reelection in November, the communication between the two leaders is crucial as they navigate complex bilateral relations.
The previous phone call between Biden and Xi in April followed their 2023 meeting in California. Communication between the two superpowers has faced challenges due to tensions and pandemic-related restrictions in recent years, with incidents like Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in 2022 and a diplomatic row in 2023 further complicating matters.
