As U.S.-China talks opened, President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping stressed their responsibility to the rest of the world to avoid conflict
"It seems to me our responsibility as leaders of China and the United States is to ensure that our competition between our countries does not veer into conflict, whether intended or unintended," Biden said.Xi said the two sides must increase communication and cooperation to solve the many challenges they face.
The talks, which were initiated by Biden and began at 7:46 p.m. on Monday , were intended to make the relationship. The U.S. president smiled broadly as the Chinese president appeared on a large screen in the conference room. Biden and Xi have not had a face-to-face meeting since Biden became president and the last time they spoke it was via telephone in September.
The White House has declined to answer questions on whether the United States will send officials to the Beijing Winter Olympics in February. Activists and U.S. lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to boycott the Games. Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular briefing on Monday: "It is hoped that the United States and China will meet each other halfway, strengthen dialogue and cooperation, effectively manage differences, properly handle sensitive issues, and explore ways of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.", with Biden stressing the U.S.
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