The leaders want to communicate the return of dialogue. There are still several bitter disputes between the countries.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the President of the United States Joe Biden have discussed, among other things, Ukraine, Taiwan and the economy.
According to the White House, Biden was concerned about China’s continued trade relationship with Russia, which is at war in Ukraine.
of The New York Times according to Biden wanted to emphasize in the meeting that China should not assist Russia in improving its military industry. China has taken part of the strategic trade that European countries have stopped because of the war.
The US White House said the leaders’ call was constructive. The contact between Xi and Biden launched a series of contacts and meetings between the two countries.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Minister of Finance Janet Yellen will make separate visits to China in the near future, said a Biden administration official. China said it welcomes high-level visitors to its country.
According to Chinese President Xi Jinping, there are signs of stabilization in the relationship between the two countries, China’s official news agency Xinhua reported after the call.
Taiwan and the development of high technology increasingly difficult issues
However, the Chinese leader again criticized the United States for holding back China’s development.
– If the United States continues to suppress China’s high-tech development, we will not remain idle, Xi said, according to Xinhua.
The United States, and also the EU, have accused China of industrial espionage for years.
Biden, on the other hand, urged China to ensure peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. In Taiwan, the winner of January’s election will take office as president next month Lai Ching-te, which has promised to guarantee Taiwan’s democracy and freedom. China considers Taiwan a province.
Biden confirmed that the United States still supports the “One China Policy,” which officially recognizes only one China.
Biden also emphasized that the United States opposes any attempt to bring Taiwan under Chinese control.
The attempt to improve relations started last year
In the phone call, Biden warned China against interfering in the US presidential elections at the end of the year and brought up China’s human rights violations.
Relations between China and the United States have worsened in recent years.
The recent call was the first direct contact between Biden and Xi since the November summit. At that time, Xi traveled to San Francisco, California for a meeting where it was agreed to improve mutual communication. A so-called hot line was opened between the countries’ armed forces.
Sources: AP, AFP