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diplomacy2 years ago•8 min saved

"Anticipation builds as Biden and Xi prepare for crucial meeting in San Francisco"

As President Biden prepares to meet with President Xi Jinping of China at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, expectations for substantive agreements are minimal. The only concrete agreement expected to emerge is a possible resumption of military-to-military communications. Both sides are also discussing the potential for a commitment to keep artificial intelligence software out of their nuclear command and control systems. However, there is no plan for a joint statement, and each government will provide its own account of the discussions. The meeting comes amid tensions over issues such as China's technology shipments to Russia and its economic sanctions on Taiwan. The focus will be on managing competition responsibly and maintaining open lines of communication, rather than seeking engagement or containment.

via The New York Times|

#apec-summit #biden-xi-meeting #diplomacy

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"China's Demands to Prevent Nuclear War with the US Revealed"

China has presented the United States with a list of demands ahead of their upcoming nuclear arms control talks, which will be the first in years. Tensions between the two countries have been high due to various issues, including Washington's support for Taiwan and disputes over U.S. military presence in the Indo-Pacific. China, with one of the largest nuclear arsenals, has expressed concerns about the potential for armed conflict and has outlined its need to build a more powerful nuclear arsenal for national security. The talks are not expected to focus on limiting nuclear arsenals but will provide an opportunity for the State Department to learn more about China's nuclear plans.

via Newsweek|

#china #demands #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

China and US Set for Rare Nuclear Arms Control Talks

China and the United States are set to hold rare talks on nuclear arms control, marking the first such discussions since the Obama administration. The talks, scheduled for next week, will be led by senior officials from both countries and will also cover non-proliferation and maritime affairs. While the discussions are not expected to result in immediate breakthroughs, they aim to promote transparency in nuclear doctrines and establish effective crisis communication channels. The talks come amid a series of diplomatic engagements between China and the US, with a potential meeting between the presidents of both countries scheduled for November.

via The Guardian|

#china #diplomatic-talks #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

US seeks nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China.

The US seeks dialogue with Russia and China on nuclear arms control without preconditions, according to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. While the US is modernizing its nuclear force, it does not intend to increase its size. Sullivan warned that the world is at an "inflection point" on nuclear stability, with China expanding its nuclear arsenal and Russia suspending its participation in the New START Treaty. Sullivan called for engagement with both allies and adversaries to prevent nuclear conflict and set new norms and values in the new nuclear era.

via CNN|

#china #international-relations #modernization

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

US Implements Countermeasures in Response to Russia's Violation of New START Nuclear Treaty

The US has stopped providing Russia with some notifications required under the New START nuclear arms control treaty, including updates on missile and launcher locations, in what Washington describes as a retaliatory “countermeasure” due to Moscow’s “violations” of the accord. The US state department said on Thursday that it had ceased providing the status and locations of its nuclear missiles and launchers but would continue to provide notification of the launch of intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

via Al Jazeera English|

#international-relations #new-start #nuclear-arms-control

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia Tests 'Advanced' ICBM with Successful Target Hit

Russia successfully tested an "advanced" intercontinental ballistic missile, according to the country's defense ministry. The missile test follows Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to suspend his country's last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the United States. Putin also announced in February that he will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. The Russian Defense Ministry did not specify what type of missile was used in the launch, but it referred to the exercise as a way to "test advanced combat equipment of intercontinental ballistic missiles."

via Newsweek|

#intercontinental-ballistic-missile #international-relations #new-start-treaty