Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden engaged in a high-stakes phone conversation on June 5, Beijing Time, marking their first direct dialogue in months. The discussion focused on stabilizing bilateral relations amid ongoing economic and geopolitical tensions, according to state media reports.
In a bid to capture global sentiment, state broadcaster CGTN has launched an international poll inviting viewers worldwide to share perspectives on the talks. The initiative aims to gauge public opinion on issues ranging from trade policies to climate cooperation between the world's two largest economies.
Analysts suggest the timing coincides with renewed efforts to manage strategic competition while exploring areas of mutual interest. "This dialogue represents a critical pulse check in great power diplomacy," said Dr. Li Wei, a Beijing-based international relations scholar. "The outcomes could influence everything from semiconductor exports to Pacific security frameworks."
Business leaders across Asia are particularly attentive to developments, with cross-border investment flows between the Chinese mainland and U.S. partners remaining a key economic bellwether. The call occurred as both nations prepare for major multilateral summits later this year.
