President Joe Biden hopes to restore communication channels with Chinese President Xi during their high-stakes meeting on Wednesday to prevent miscommunication and avoid potential conflicts between the two countries. Biden aims to establish a "normal course" in US-China relations by having the ability to directly contact Xi during crises through military channels. The topics Biden and Xi are expected to discuss include tensions over Taiwan, China's human rights issues and disinformation campaigns, economic cooperation, and collaboration to address climate change. The main goal is to prevent relations from worsening into open conflicts through open communication channels.