US-China tensions persist despite efforts to stabilize relations.
TL;DR
China is still hesitant to resume military dialogue with the US despite the recent visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Beijing. Mainland defence analysts believe that China is concerned that the US will continue to undermine its "core interests" on issues such as Taiwan. Blinken was unable to secure an agreement on resuming communications between the two militaries during his visit.
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