U.S. and China Hold Military Talks to Manage Risks

The United States and China have concluded a new round of high-level security discussions. The talks, focused on maritime affairs, aimed to reduce risks between their militaries. According to a statement from China's PLA Navy, the meetings took place from Tuesday to Thursday in Hawaii. Both sides described the discussions as "candid and constructive." Officials from both countries exchanged views on the current security environment. They reviewed recent incidents of air and sea encounters and explored ways to improve operational safety. This dialogue represents the latest effort by the two nations to establish guardrails for their military interactions. The goal is to prevent misunderstandings from escalating into conflict.