Biden and Xi Hold Candidd Call Discussing Taiwan Tensions, Tech Trade, Climate, and Preventing Conflict
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Xi and Biden had a "candid" phone call, their first since November 2022, to review progress on issues like climate change and military communication.
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Biden raised concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industry and impact on European security. Xi urged Biden to lift tech trade restrictions on China.
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Xi reiterated China's position that Taiwan is a "red line" in U.S.-China relations. Biden emphasized maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
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The leaders agreed to continue open communication to manage competition and prevent unintended conflict. Some progress made on counternarcotics cooperation.
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U.S. and China to hold dialogues in coming weeks on managing AI-related risks, military relations, and economic/trade issues.