Calay News
In a significant diplomatic development, high-ranking US official Charles “CQ” Brown engaged in discussions with Chinese General Liu Zhenli on Thursday, marking the resumption of high-level military talks between the two nations after a disruption of over a year.
China had suspended such dialogues in protest of a 2022 visit to Taiwan by then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. However, the leaders of both countries, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, agreed to revive these talks during their meeting last month in California.
General Charles “CQ” Brown, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, emphasized “the importance of working together to responsibly manage competition, avoid miscalculations, and maintain open and direct lines of communication,” according to his spokesperson, Captain Jereal Dorsey.
The statement also highlighted Brown’s insistence on the People’s Liberation Army engaging in substantive dialogue to reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings. During their video conference, the two leaders discussed various global and regional security issues.
China had vehemently reacted to Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in August 2022, resulting in the suspension of cooperation with the US on critical matters such as climate change, anti-drug efforts, and military discussions. This resumption of dialogue reflects ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and foster constructive communication between the two military powers.
