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Biden urges Xi to curb North Korea

US President Joe Biden has urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to use his influence to curb North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.

In a phone call on Thursday, Biden expressed concern about North Korea's recent missile tests and called on China to play a constructive role in addressing the issue.

Xi says China committed to denuclearization

Xi said that China is committed to denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and will continue to work with the international community to achieve this goal.

He also stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.