Joe Biden and Xi Jinping talk about Taiwan, AI and fentanyl
This is the first known conversation between the two since November.
The White House reported that Joe Biden spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about cooperation issues. This is the first known conversation between the two since November and occurs in an attempt, according to some media reports, to normalize relations between both countries.
According to the statement released by the White House, the conversation included topics such as the stability of Taiwan, artificial intelligence and the fight against narcotics such as fentanyl. "The two leaders held a candid and constructive discussion on a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, including areas of cooperation and areas of difference," the White House said in a statement.
In that sense, the White House explained that "President Biden emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea." He also criticized cooperation between China and Russia.
"He raised concerns over the PRC’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base and its impact on European and transatlantic security, and he emphasized the United States’ enduring commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. President Biden also raised continued concerns about the PRC’s unfair trade policies and non-market economic practices, which harm American workers and families."