Xi stresses sound China-US ties in meeting with Biden

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President Xi Jinping highlighted on Tuesday the importance of a sound and steady China-US relationship in advancing the two countries' development and for safeguarding a peaceful and stable international environment.

Speaking at a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden in Beijing on Tuesday, Xi said sound and steady bilateral ties are instrumental to finding effective responses to global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.