U.S. 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
"Maybe I should start more formally, although you and I have never been that formal with one another," Biden told Xi over a video conference as the two leaders engaged in their most extensive talks since Biden became president in January.
The U.S. president added that the two leaders must make sure their relations do not veer into open conflict, including by installing "common sense" guardrails. He promised to address areas of concern for Washington, including human rights and other issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
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