Xi Jinping expected in talks to tell Joe Biden to ‘step back’ on Taiwan

War of words begins before leaders' meeting, with US president warned Taiwan is China's ultimate red line'

China's president, Xi Jinping, is expected to warn his US counterpart, Joe Biden, to step back" on the Taiwan issue in their first virtual meeting on Monday evening Washington time, according to Chinese state media.

State media outlets such as China Daily are briefed by authorities on important issues such as China-US relations and have been accurate in reflecting the priorities of Chinese leaders.