Biden and Xi Set for High-Stakes Phone Call Amid Tensions as U.S. Officials Visit Beijing

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to have a phone call in the coming weeks, according to the White House. This announcement coincides with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's trip to Beijing, where he met with Wang Yi, China's top diplomat. Both nations indicated that their military leaders would also engage in discussions soon. Preparations are also underway for a second round of U.S.-China talks on artificial intelligence, and a visit to China by senior advisor on climate policy John Podesta is planned. Communication continues on critical issues like tech restrictions, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and Ukraine.