U.S. and Chinese military commanders speak by phone for the first time in years
The top U.S. commander in the Indo-Pacific region, Adm. Samuel Paparo, spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Wu Yanan, in an effort to rebuild military ties and avoid conflict. This was the first formal conversation between the two commanders in years. During the call, Paparo emphasized the importance of communication to prevent misperceptions and urged…