The White House affirms that President Biden spoke on the phone with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for more than two hours on Thursday, amid growing tensions between the governments of both countries.White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the talks were aimed at restoring US-China relations.The two leaders reportedly discussed the climate change crisis, human rights, the fight against drugs and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.bq.Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre: “President Biden underscored that US policy on Taiwan has not changed and that the US government strongly opposes unilateral efforts to change the status quo or undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”.After the phone call, China's Foreign Ministry stated that Jinping warned Biden against US support for Taiwan, including US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan. that island in August.The Chinese leader is reported to have said in this regard: "Those who play with fire will end up getting burned."Democracy Now!is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the production of news.We do not accept advertising, corporate or government financing.We depend on the contributions of our listeners and viewers to do our job.Please make your contribution today.Democracy Now!is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the production of news.We do not accept advertising, corporate or government financing.We depend on the contributions of our listeners and viewers to do our job.Please make your contribution today.