U.S., China Envoys to Hold In-Person Meeting in Alaska

The transcript discusses a key first meeting between US and Chinese officials under the Biden administration. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet with their Chinese counterparts in Alaska. This meeting follows a phone call between President Biden and President Xi and aims to find common ground while addressing mutual concerns. The US is focusing on rebuilding alliances with South Korea and Japan. Potential areas of cooperation include climate change, the global economy, and the pandemic.

What was the nature of the previous communication between President Biden and President Xi?

What challenges are both countries facing in their relationship as mentioned in the text?