Biden and Xi Hold First Call Since November, Discuss Cooperation and Differences on Taiwan, Military Tensions
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Biden and Xi held a call, their first since November, discussing areas of cooperation and disagreement in the bilateral relationship.
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They reiterated their positions on Taiwan; Biden called for peace and stability while Xi warned against supporting Taiwan's independence.
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The call follows some progress in the relationship since November, including on counternarcotics cooperation and military communications.
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Both sides welcomed upcoming high-level visits, including by Treasury Secretary Yellen, as part of diplomatic efforts.
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Some tensions remain, including over Chinese actions in the South China Sea and economic policies, though risky military encounters have diminished recently.