The meeting between Jake Sullivan and China's General Zhang Youxia reflects a significant development in military communications, aimed at reducing risks in contested areas.
This dialogue marks the first high-level military communication since Jim Mattis' 2018 meeting, indicating China's readiness to re-engage meaningfully with U.S. defense officials.
Sullivan's discussions aim to strengthen U.S.-China relations while managing competition, focusing on preventing accidents between their military forces in sensitive regions.
China values its military-to-military channels as vital political indicators, contrasting with the U.S. view, which sees it as a pragmatic risk reduction measure.
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