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

Military officials from China and the United States agreed to enhance communication mechanisms to reduce conflict risks during a meeting in Washington. This was the first session of a working group focused on crisis communication, established following a September agreement between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The delegations emphasized the need for practical communication measures and discussed creating additional channels for effective crisis management. The meeting highlighted the importance of regular dialogue between the armed forces of both nations, particularly concerning Taiwan, which remains a contentious issue. Previous communication channels had been suspended but were reinstated in November 2023.