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Biden, Xi to hold virtual summit on Monday

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November 12, 2021

Leaders from the US and China are expected to hold a virtual summit on Monday.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to discuss tensions over trade, human rights and military activities.

Washington and Beijing have been sparring on issues on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic to China’s expanding nuclear arsenal.

But US officials believe direct engagement with Xi is the best way to prevent the relationship between the world’s two biggest economies from spiralling.

Beijing is also keen to avoid confrontation and focus on “positive competition,” while pushing for cooperation on issues.

It follows the pair announcing greater co-operation to tackle climate change at COP-26 in Glasgow.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.