US President Joe Biden discussed by phone with Chinese President Xi Jinping areas in which the interests of the two countries coincide, as well as areas where their interests, values and views diverge, the White House press service said after the talks. In particular, the leaders of the two countries discussed the responsibility of Washington and Beijing to ensure that the competition between them does not escalate into conflict.
“President Biden highlighted the continued US interest in peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world. The two leaders discussed the responsibility of both countries to ensure that competition does not escalate into conflict, ”the statement says.
For his part, Xi Jinping, in a conversation with Joe Biden, said that Washington’s policy towards Beijing has led to serious difficulties in Sino-American relations. “This does not correspond to the fundamental interests of the peoples of the two countries and the common interests of all states of the world,” the Chinese Central Television quoted the President of the People’s Republic of China.
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