China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits Washington
China and the United States are discussing possible announcements to strengthen military-to-military ties during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington next week, multiple sources familiar with the discussions told the South China Morning Post. Another item that is being discussed, and a possible deliverable, is restarting the arms-control talks that were suspended in 2024 over…
China and the United States are considering measures to strengthen their military ties during Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Washington, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions. One potential deliverable is the resumption of arms-control talks that were suspended in 2024 due to US weapons sales to Taiwan, which could involve military personnel.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the need for both sides to prepare for higher-level exchanges characterized by equality, respect, and mutual benefit, while managing differences and respecting core interests. Both countries are also discussing ways to activate and bolster existing military communication channels, marking a positive shift in an otherwise competitive relationship.
Regular dialogue and public commitments to peace have helped rebuild military channels and prevent misunderstandings. Command-level talks between Chinese and American military leaders resumed late last month in Canada, with discussions on maintaining open lines of communication. The US is exploring new communication channels, such as reviving arms-control talks and potentially sending a more senior Pentagon official to Beijing, although progress remains limited.
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