Key Points
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping had held a 'candid and constructive discussion' covering various topics, both cooperative and conflicting, according to the White House..
Over about an hour and 45 minutes, the two leaders held a candid and constructive discussion on a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, including areas of cooperation and areas of differences," White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby told reporters during a press conference...
During the discussion, Biden raised concerns over China's support for Russia's defence industrial base and its impact on European and transatlantic security."He raised concerns over the PRCs support for Russias defense industrial base and its impact on European and transatlantic security, and he emphasised the United States enduring commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula," the White House reported...
Kirby said Biden broached U.S. concerns about popular social media app TikTok, which faces proposed U.S. legislation that would force its Chinese-owner ByteDance to divest over data security and disinformation concerns..
The White House said President Biden emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea..
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