"US and Chinese Military Officials Reestablish Communication After Year-Long Hiatus"

The top military officers of the US and China, Gen. CQ Brown Jr. and Gen. Liu Zhenli, held a video-conference call, marking the first communication between the two nations' military leaders since July 2022. The discussion focused on the importance of maintaining open lines of communication to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations. The call comes after President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to rebuild military-to-military contacts during their meeting at the APEC summit. The Pentagon has emphasized the need for dialogue to prevent potential conflicts, particularly in light of increased Chinese military activity around Taiwan.