Overview

• Admiral Samuel Paparo of the U.S. Pacific Command and General Wu Yanan of China's Southern Theater Command held a video conference on Tuesday.
• This marks the first high-level military dialogue between the U.S. and China since communication was severed in 2022.
• Paparo emphasized the need for China to comply with international laws and reduce aggressive tactics in the South China Sea.
• Both commanders discussed enhancing communication to prevent miscalculations and ensure operational safety.
• The talks were a result of an agreement between Presidents Biden and Xi to resume military communications.