China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks

South China Morning Post - Nov 4, 2026

US and Chinese defence officials met in Washington for the first meeting of a Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group established under an agreement announced in September when leaders of the two nations met. The two sides agreed on the importance of “advancing practical communication measures” to reduce risks between the US and China, according to a Pentagon readout of the meeting released Tuesday. Delegates also discussed “additional channels” to promote “effective” crisis...

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