Xi and Biden double down on Taiwan positions in 'candid' talks

Leaders discuss chance of face-to-face meeting during 2-hour call

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The two leaders have spoken several times since Biden took office in January 2021. (Source photos by Getty Images)

CK TAN and MARRIAN ZHOU, Nikkei staff writers

SHANGHAI/NEW YORK -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and American counterpart Joe Biden hammered on their positions regarding Taiwan in talks lasting more than two hours Thursday, with Xi warning the U.S. not to "play with fire."

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