Biden looks to tamp down Taiwan tension during China Xi call

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U.S. President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping may hold their fifth call as leaders as soon as today. White House officials have said the long-planned call will have a broad agenda, including discussion of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Concerns rise over a possible visit to Chinese-claimed Taiwan by U.N. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Beijing has issued escalating warnings about repercussions if Pelosi visit Taiwan.

Published 6 months ago · Washington, United States

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News18 India

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The Washington Post

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