China and the US may announce measures to strengthen military ties during Xi Jinping‘s visit to Washington. According to sources familiar with the negotiations, the two sides are discussing ways to improve military communication channels.
Resuming arms control talks
One potential outcome of the talks could be the resumption of a dialogue on arms control, which was suspended in 2024 following US arms sales to Taiwan. Military officials may be involved in the potential dialogue.
The parties are also discussing the possibility of utilizing additional military communication channels and strengthening existing ones. Amid intense competition between China and the US, this could serve as a rare positive signal in bilateral relations.
According to sources, representatives from the military departments of both countries are already interacting at various levels. The frequency of such contacts and the level of engagement have increased significantly over the past few months.
Source: South China Morning Post
