US and Chinese officials discuss Biden-Xi meeting amid Taiwan friction

US and Chinese officials have been discussing a face-to-face meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, amid a significant escalation in friction over Taiwan.

Campbell said there were no new details to announce, but both leaders are expected to take part in the G20 meeting in November in Bali.

Campbell said that the US would continue to ensure freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait and in the region.

He did not give details of when the transits would take place, or confirm reports that the US had opted not to sail an aircraft carrier through the strait on the grounds that it would be too provocative.