Biden Urged to Address China’s ‘Malign Behavior’ in His Talks With Xi

As President Biden prepares for his virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, rights activists and Republican lawmakers are urging the U.S. president to speak out against abuses by the Chinese Communist Party, pointing in particular to its suppression of minority Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, and the pro-democracy camp in Hong Kong.

“The CCP is committing genocide in Xinjiang; it took over Hong Kong; it is taking increasingly aggressive action towards Taiwan; and its military buildup, including hypersonic missiles, can’t be ignored,” said Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), ranking Republican on the...