Biden To Talk To China's Leaders Within 10 Days

Washington - The U.S. President Joe Biden will meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping by the end the month, in a time of simmering tensions over trade and Taiwan.

Biden said to reporters, "I think that I'll be speaking to President Xi in the next 10 days," after returning from a Massachusetts climate-related trip.

The long-debated call between the leaders would be their first in four weeks. It comes at a critical moment, given tensions about Taiwan and as the Biden administration considers cutting import duties from China to reduce inflation pressures for American consumers.

The United States considers China its most strategic rival. It believes that high-level engagement is essential to keep the relationship difficult and prevent it from spiraling into conflict. Washington forced NATO to adopt a document calling China a security threat last month.

Biden spoke to reporters Wednesday to doubt the plans of Nancy Pelosi, House of Representatives Speaker, to visit Taiwan next month.

Biden stated that he believes the military doesn't think it's a good idea at the moment, but he didn't know the status.

Beijing stated Tuesday that it will respond with "forceful actions" if Pelosi visits the Chinese-claimed island. It also said that such a visit would "seriously undermine China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."

Pelosi's office refused to comment on the progress of the visit, citing security concerns. The State Department called the trip "hypothetical." Financial Times reported plans for the trip. The White House also expressed concern.

China considers the democratically-governed island its own territory, and the issue is a constant irritant in ties between Beijing and Washington.

Biden's administration repeatedly spoke of its "rock-solid commitment" to security on the island.

U.S. military ships were making transits through Taiwan Strait as recently Tuesday. This angered Beijing which sent fighters to cross the median line of the strait this month after a U.S. visit to Taipei. Senator Rick Scott

The Biden administration is at odds with China on trade.

However, rising inflation has prompted a review of possible tariff relief, including the 'Section 301’ tariffs imposed in 2016 by ex-President Donald Trump. These tariffs cover approximately $370 billion worth of Chinese imports.

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