United States President Joe Biden has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a “frank” online conference to discuss growing tensions in the Taiwan strait. 

In the meeting, Mr Xi warned the US of encouraging pro-independence Taiwan forces, as the self-ruled island is still considered Chinese territory by Beijing.

Mr Biden maintained the United States’ would continue to support the “One China” policy in relation to Taiwan, however both leaders have agreed to work together on energy and climate issues/