WASHINGTON/BEIJING -- Efforts to secure early talks between U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs show how both sides see a military channel as a bare minimum to avoid accidental confrontations.
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U.S.-China defense talks: Biden seeks channel to Xi's inner circle
Washington and Beijing grope their way toward easing risk of conflict
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping want to avoid misunderstandings through improved communication. © Reuters
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