China-US 'relations must not veer into conflict' warns Biden

PRESIDENT Joe Biden told Chinese leader Xi Jinping that he hoped to have a candid conversation about human rights and security issues as the two began a meeting meant to lower tensions between the two global superpowers. Biden added that the two leaders must make sure their relations do not veer into open conflict, including by installing "common sense" guardrails. Biden spoke with Xi over a video conference as the two leaders engaged in their most extensive talks since Biden became president in January. Xi said the two sides must increase communication and cooperation to solve the many challenges they face. The talks, which were initiated by Biden, were intended to set terms for future U.S.-China competition. Biden is expected to press Beijing to honor international rules on commerce and security issues. The United States and China, the world's biggest economies, disagree on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, trade and competition rules, Beijing's expanding nuclear arsenal and its stepped-up pressure on Taiwan, among other issues. Read more: Where is Joe Biden today? https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13755072/where-joe-biden-today/ US military ‘not well prepared for a confrontation’ with China amid World War 3 fears, expert warns, ahead of Biden meet https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16729510/us-military-not-prepared-confrontation-china/ The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: http://www.thesun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #Biden #China #XiJinping