Source: China – South China Morning PostThe United States and China are jostling to secure the upper hand before their leaders meet for a high-stakes summit.While Beijing had initially appealed for dialogue and a “reset” in relations with the new administration, a public spat in Alaska in March cast a pall over expectations for a face-to-face meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.The White House in June signalled an interest in direct talks between the leaders “if the conditions are right and the circumstances are warranted”,…Read More