We explain why haven't China and the United States agreed to restore military contacts during Blinken's closely watched visit
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken says he raised the issue of military communications "repeatedly" during his official tour to Beijing but was rebuffed by the Chinese. Here's why China refused the biggest US request:US and other nations fear a potential accident involving the US and Chinese militaries could spiral out of control. / Photo: AFP
Blinken said he raised the issue of military communications"repeatedly" but was rebuffed by the Chinese."It is absolutely vital that we have these kinds of communications," he said, adding that it was something the United States will"keep working on." In recent months, as tensions between Washington and Beijing have accelerated over a range of issues, including a suspected Chinese spy balloon over US territory, there were several near-collisions of Chinese and US military vessels and aircraft.
Days earlier, a Chinese fighter jet flew in front of a US warplane over the South China Sea in a manoeuvre the US described as"unnecessarily aggressive."
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