US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to engage in a new phone discussion in the near term, according to remarks from the National Security Advisor to the American president. The statement was noted during a public address to the Foreign Affairs Council, outlining ongoing efforts to maintain direct lines of communication between Washington and Beijing at the highest levels.
Sullivan indicated that both leaders would need to speak by phone in the not-so-distant future, highlighting that nothing can fully replace face-to-face diplomacy, yet a direct telephone conversation remains a crucial step for keeping the bilateral relationship on track during this period of heightened global attention.
In addition, the National Security Advisor emphasized that the United States will continue to manage and respond to China’s technology restrictions through a calibrated set of measures. These steps are designed to protect U.S. national security and the security of American allies, even as the administration seeks clear, stable channels for dialogue with Beijing. The goal is to prevent any use of technology that could undermine the safety and prosperity of the United States and its partners.
Earlier, Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the possibility of a Biden-Xi call, underscoring the mutual interest in keeping diplomatic channels open and ensuring that high-level exchanges occur with regularity to address shared concerns and the evolving global landscape.