Biden-Xi Jinping Talk After 7 Months: "Ensuring Competition Does Not Escalate into Dispute" (Update)

Discussion on Bilateral Conflict Issues... White House "Manage Competition with China Responsibly"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] U.S. President Joe Biden held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss issues related to U.S.-China conflicts.

On the 9th (local time), the White House stated that during the conversation, President Biden and President Xi "engaged in broad strategic discussions regarding areas where U.S. interests are concentrated and areas where U.S. interests, values, and perspectives diverge."

This marks the first direct dialogue between the leaders of the United States and China in seven months since their initial phone call in February this year.

The White House said, "President Biden and President Xi agreed to engage openly and candidly on both sets of agendas."

It further explained, "As President Biden clearly stated, this discussion is part of the ongoing efforts by the United States to responsibly manage competition with China."

Additionally, the White House noted that President Biden emphasized America's continued commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the world.

The White House stressed, "The two leaders discussed the responsibility of both countries to ensure that competition does not escalate into conflict."

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