President Joe Biden discussed military communications with China at a news conference Thursday evening, the key event in a monumental week for his campaign as he fends off calls for him to step aside as the party’s presumptive nominee.

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Biden discusses military relations with China, says he has a direct line to Xi

President Joe Biden discussed military communications with China at a news conference Thursday evening, the key event in a monumental week for his campaign as he fends off calls for him to step aside as the party’s presumptive nominee.

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