Chinese President Xi Jinping warns against returning to Cold War-era divisions in the Asia-Pacific.

In response to US President Joe Biden’s criticism of the Chinese president not attending the COP26 Glasgow climate change summit, Beijing says “tackling climate change requires concrete action, not empty words.”

China’s President Xi Jinping has reiterated opposition to the Chinese Taipei’s “independence separatism” and vowed to realize a peaceful reunification with the self-ruled island.

US President Joe Biden says he and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have agreed to abide by an agreement on Chinese Taipei, after they talked about the self-ruled island amid heightened tensions between the two sides.

“I would like to offer my sincerest congratulations to Your Excellency and the great nation of China on the National Day and the 72nd anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.”

Initiated by US President Joe Biden, it was only the second call between the two leaders since Biden took over from his predecessor Donald Trump earlier this year.

China and Iran formally established diplomatic relations on August 16, 1971, which have only strengthened over the years with the two countries emerging as regional bulwarks.