During a three-hour discussion with President Biden on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized his hopes for smooth trade and economic ties between the two countries, while Biden said he hoped discussions between U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He would lead to meaningful progress, according to readouts from both governments. After the Monday night call, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, speaking during a Brookings Institution event on Tuesday, clarified that Tai was focused on ensuring...