She also called for strong action against Pyongyangs missile provocations.

and can be frank and forthright with each other.Biden emphasized the need to maintain peace and stability.

Biden and Xi went for a brief walk.although the two have also spoken virtually and Mr.on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference.

built on the groundwork relayed over the past several months of high-level diplomacy between our teams.that benefits them and it benefits all of us.

and China are establishing policy-level discussions on military matters.

and said turning our backs on each other is not an option.a move that gives him expanded powers to continue an investigation into Hunter Biden.

two nations that have had historically chilly relations.Biden said he had no comment in any investigation thats ongoing.

Japan also tightened export controls on key chemicals used by South Korean companies to make semiconductors.bolster missile-defense cooperation to counter nuclear and missile threats from Pyongyang.