US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation on Tuesday.
According to the report, during this period both the leaders stressed on stopping the increasing tension in their mutual relationship. This was a direct conversation between Biden and Jinping after the summit in California last November.
It is known that top US officials are going to visit Beijing soon. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit China.
A senior official said Yellen will visit Beijing in the coming days, while Blinken may arrive there a few days later.
According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, Biden and Jinping had in-depth talks on issues of common concern.
It is known that Jinping has been the most powerful leader of China for decades. He is considered very powerful domestically and has taken a tough stance in Asia.
Particularly important are taking action on the demand for independence in Hong Kong and strong confrontation with the Philippines over the South China Sea. However, American observers believe Xi Jinping is eager to reduce tensions with the US.
This is because China is facing difficult economic conditions these days. In such a situation, steps can be taken towards increasing trade with good relations with the US.
Iftar party for Muslim leaders at White House
On the other hand, Joe Biden is scheduled to host a small group of American Muslim community leaders at the White House. After this, Iftar party (feast given at the time of breaking the fast in the month of Ramadan) will be organized.
It is believed that Biden will discuss Gaza with Muslim community leaders, as he wants to resolve the tension created by Israel’s support in the war against Hamas in West Asia.
The meeting will be attended by Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris along with Muslim staffers and senior national security aides from the Democratic administration. Six months have passed since the war between Hamas and Israel started in Gaza.
This is the most high-level dialogue ever between the White House and the Muslim American community. Muslim employees will also attend the Iftar party along with the President.