After over a year, a virtual meeting was held where US and Chinese military officers attended.
The virtual meeting between the US and China addressed topics such as a healthy military relationship. (Photo: CSIS)
First Virtual Meeting In Over A Year
The top US and Chinese military officers had a virtual meeting, marking the first conversation in over a year. The virtual meeting between the top US and Chinese military officers served as a significant step towards rebuilding trust and fostering cooperation between the two nations.
Amidst rising tensions and concerns over potential conflicts, the virtual meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to address shared security challenges and explore avenues for collaboration. Recognizing the importance of open lines of communication, during the virtual meetings, the officers engaged in constructive discussions on various global and regional security issues, seeking common ground and mutual understanding.
Global and regional security issues and the importance of a healthy military relationship were also discussed during the virtual meeting. Both countries view communication between their militaries as crucial to avoiding conflicts.
According to a published article by RTHK, this virtual meeting follows the recent summit between President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden, where they agreed to restore military communications and ease tensions.
US-China Relations
In a published article by China Briefing, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on January 20, 2021, signaling a potential shift in US-China relations. Under the Trump administration, tensions between the two countries had escalated.
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