This first-time high-level commander talk indicates a significant step towards stabilizing US-China military ties, which have deteriorated, particularly after tensions escalated over the downing of a surveillance balloon.
Adm. Sam Paparo emphasized the necessity for the PLA to reassess its coercive tactics in the South China Sea, pointing out that misperception could lead to dangerous escalations.
The constructive exchange of views during the video call highlights both nations' willingness to engage in continued talks to clarify intentions, thereby reducing possibilities of miscalculation.
This dialogue, set against the backdrop of joint military exercises in Brazil, signifies a cautious effort to mend bilateral military relations that had been largely frozen since 2016.
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