China's President Xi expresses willingness to collaborate with US, anticipating meeting with Biden

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has expressed China's willingness to cooperate with the US as both countries navigate their differences and address global challenges. Xi's call for stable bilateral ties, based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation, comes ahead of a visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington. This visit is seen as a potential step towards a meeting between Xi and US President Joe Biden later this year. US-China relations have been strained in recent years, but both sides share a common interest in avoiding conflict. Wang is expected to discuss conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as tensions in the South China Sea. US officials hope China will use its influence to prevent the Middle East conflict from spreading.