Biden, Xi to comply with Taiwan agreement between US, Chinese presidents

President Biden told reporters on Tuesday evening that he discussed Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping, after the Chinese government sent a record 145 fighter jets to the autonomous island's air defense zone. Why is this important: Beijing's growing aggression against Taipei is raising new concerns about a war in the region. Asked by a reporter on Tuesday for comment on the provocation, Biden said he had "spoken with Xi about Taiwan," according to a pool report. "We agree, we will honor the Taiwan accord," Biden said. Between the lines: This is an apparent reference to a long-standing diplomatic understanding…