US and China Establish Military Communication Channels

The United States and China have established military-to-military channels to address potential conflicts following a significant meeting between President Trump and President Xi. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun agreed on this initiative after a phone call, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability. Tensions had previously risen due to military encounters in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, exacerbated by the lack of communication channels. The leaders also discussed economic cooperation, including tariff reductions and supply of rare earth metals, while addressing concerns about Taiwan.

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