China and the US agree to strengthen military communication to reduce conflict risks

Military officials from China and the United States have agreed to enhance communication mechanisms to reduce conflict risks, following a meeting in Washington. This was the first session of a working group focused on crisis communication, established after an agreement between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in September. The delegations emphasized the need for practical communication measures and discussed creating additional channels for effective crisis management. The U.S. delegation was led by Cynthia Carras, while the Chinese side was headed by Colonel Wang Wei. The meeting aimed to address potential confrontations, particularly regarding Taiwan, amidst ongoing tensions.