US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to hold virtual meeting on Monday

US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday (November 15), the White House said, talks Washington hopes will create some stability amid increased tensions between the world’s two largest economies. It is expected to be the leaders’ most extensive meeting under the Biden administration and will follow on from a telephone call between the two on September 9. Washington and Beijing have been sparring on issues from the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic to China’s expanding nuclear arsenal. US officials believe direct engagement with Xi is the best way to prevent ties…