In a surprising turn of events, the United States and China have resumed senior military talks after a hiatus of several months. The talks represent a significant step towards thawing the icy relations between the two powerful nations. The last time such high-level military discussions took place was in July of 2022.
The resumption of communications between the US and China comes on the heels of a report indicating that Chinese President Xi Jinping had informed President Biden during a meeting in San Francisco about China's intentions to reclaim Taiwan. The Taiwanese elections, scheduled to take place in the near future, have added further complexity to the situation.
