U.S. and China Plan High-Level Talks Amid Renewed Diplomatic Efforts

Biden and Xi to discuss key issues in upcoming call as military communications extend to prevent conflict.

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held substantive talks in Beijing.
Both nations agreed to a leader-level call between Biden and Xi in the coming weeks.
Plans for ongoing military-to-military communications were reaffirmed to manage regional stability.
Discussions covered a wide range of bilateral and global issues including AI safety, counternarcotics, and climate change.
The U.S. expressed concerns over China's actions in the South China Sea and support for Russia's defense industry.