China and US agree to pursue military crisis-communication pact
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Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Chinese Foreign Ministry
Washington D.C., USA
September 2026
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China and the US have agreed to pursue a new military crisis-communication pact. The agreement follows the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Beijing confirmed the intent to conclude a memorandum of understanding on crisis communication and prevention.
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