Chinese President in a call with Biden: Whoever plays with fire will burn.
The White House announced in a statement that the presidents of the United States and China discussed and exchanged views on global issues in a call that lasted more than two hours.
US President Joe Biden had a conversation with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday.
According to the Reuters news agency, the White House announced in a statement that the phone call between the leaders of the United States and China lasted for more than two hours.
According to this statement, this is Biden’s fifth phone call with his Chinese counterpart since February 2021 and his entry into the White House.
On the other hand, “Sputnik” news agency, citing China Central Television (CCTV), wrote that the President of China warned his American counterpart: “Whoever plays with fire will get burned.”
This Chinese media announced about the call between Xi and Biden: “The heads of the two countries had an in-depth conversation and exchanged views on China-US relations and common concerns.”
The Chinese president warned his American counterpart: “China is categorically opposed to interfering in Taiwan’s affairs and resolutely defends its sovereignty.”
“CNN” website wrote about this call, in the first call with Xi, Biden expressed hope for regular interaction between the two sides in order to establish stability in bilateral relations, but seventeen months later, relations between the two sides have worsened and reached the lowest level in a few years. The last decade has arrived.
This call was made while the news of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s intention to visit Taiwan was followed by sharp warnings from Beijing.
With the continuation of American military aid to Taiwan and the frequent visits of American officials to the island, China’s warnings have taken on a more serious tone.
According to the American media, the senior officials of the White House and the Pentagon have warned Pelosi about the consequences of this trip, but they have not been able to dissuade her.
Reuters quoted a person familiar with today’s call between Biden and Xi as saying that the US president believes that interaction between the two leaders is the best way to reduce tensions around Taiwan.