"High-stakes Meeting: Biden's Hopes and Obstacles with Xi Jinping"

President Joe Biden aims to improve the US-China relationship and prevent further conflicts by restoring channels of communication during his high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The primary objective is to avoid miscommunication or miscalculation that could lead to open conflict. Biden defines success as getting back on a "normal course" with China, including maintaining contact during crises and ensuring military communication. The meeting comes after months of groundwork and working-level consultations between the two countries. The topics of discussion include military tensions around Taiwan, disinformation campaigns, human rights violations, economic issues, and climate change. Biden is also expected to address China's serious economic problems. Additionally, an agreement to crack down on the export of chemicals used to make fentanyl is being finalized ahead of the talks.