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

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Choi, S. H. (2026, November 4). China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3373321/china-us-defence-officials-agree-improve-communication-reduce-risks

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-11-04 · by Seong Hyeon Choi

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US and Chinese defence officials met in Washington for the first session of a Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group, agreeing to enhance communication measures to reduce risks between the two nations. The Pentagon reported that both sides emphasized the importance of practical communication methods and discussed establishing additional channels for effective crisis management.
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US and Chinese defence officials met in Washington on November 4, 2026, for the first meeting of a Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group established under an agreement announced in September. The Pentagon reported that both sides agreed to advance practical communication measures to reduce risks between the two nations. They also discussed additional channels to promote effective crisis management and ways to communicate expediently and effectively. This meeting aims to improve bilateral military relations and enhance crisis prevention efforts, addressing ongoing tensions between the world’s top economies.

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China Chinese Pentagon Washington a Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group

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China GPE · 2× Washington GPE · 2× Chinese NORP · 1× Pentagon ORG · 1× a Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group ORG · 1×

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China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks Military officials from two countries to work on promoting ‘effective’ crisis management after constructive meeting in Washington 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.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-05
2026-11-05 · South China Morning Post
China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks · mixed framing

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China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks Military officials from two countries to work on promoting ‘effective’ crisis management after constructive meeting in Washington 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. asserted
leaders → agree → nations
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. uncertain
sides → agree → meeting
Delegates also discussed “additional channels” to promote “effective” crisis management and ways to communicate “expediently and effectively”. asserted
Delegates → discuss → management
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