Biden meets with China's President Xi

The US and China have agreed to restore high-level military communication and take steps to curb fentanyl production following a meeting Wednesday between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping.

"We're back to direct, open, clear, direct communications," Biden said during a rare news conference following his summit. "Vital miscalculations on either side can cause real, real trouble with a country like China or any other major country."

Biden characterized the talks with Xi as “some of the most constructive and productive discussions we've had.” But he also doubled down on previous comments that he believes the Chinese president is a dictator.

Chinese state media said Xi called on the United States to “not scheme to suppress or contain China." He also urged the US to stop arming Taiwan and support China’s “peaceful reunification,” state media said.