From CNBC: 2024-08-28 22:09:57

In a recent meeting, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. The White House announced plans for Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to speak in the coming weeks. Both countries also plan to hold military leader calls and discussions on AI.

Sullivan’s visit marks the first time a U.S. national security adviser has visited China since 2016. Both sides have maintained positions on tech restrictions, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and Ukraine. High-level communication between the two countries has been challenging in recent years due to tensions and Covid-19 restrictions.

With Biden not running for reelection, the nomination will go to Vice President Kamala Harris. Discussions between the U.S. and China focused on a new round of interaction, continuing from previous phone calls and meetings between the two leaders. The relationship has been strained in recent years due to various incidents.

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