Taiwan, S.China Sea loom as dangers despite revived US-China military dialogue

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A resumption of military dialogue between China and the United States could help mitigate some tensions. However, despite this diplomatic effort, analysts from China and Asia highlight that significant differences persist, particularly concerning Taiwan and the South China Sea. This high-level military dialogue follows the agreement between US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to resume military-to-military communications. While it signifies a step forward, geopolitical challenges related to Taiwan and the South China Sea remain sources of concern for the coming year. Biden’s meeting with Xi, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco,...