Biden, China's Xi will discuss communication, competition at APEC summit. At the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to engage in discussions aimed at strengthening communication and responsibly managing competition. The White House anticipates the talks to focus on fundamental elements of the U.S.-PRC bilateral relationship, emphasizing the need to prevent competition from escalating into conflict. Specific outcomes, such as reestablishing military ties and addressing the fentanyl trade issue, are high on the agenda. This meeting, the first in-person interaction between the two leaders since 2017, is expected to cover global issues including the Israel-Hamas war, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, North Korea's ties with Russia, Taiwan, human rights, artificial intelligence, and fair trade and economic relations. The leaders come to the table amid mutual suspicion and uncertainty about each other's intentions.