[HIGHLIGHTS] The meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, began in San Francisco

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet for the first time in a year.

The two leaders met in California, less than 50 km from San Francisco. Biden: "It's a pleasure to see each other again, there's nothing that can replace face-to-face discussions" Xi: "Planet Earth is big enough for both countries to succeed. The success of one is an opportunity for the other" "We must make sure that competition does not lead to conflict," says Biden.