Chinese And U.S. Military Chiefs Hold Talks On Crisis Communication

US Navy conducts exercises with Royal Australian Navy in South China Sea (FILE PHOTO) © Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Huynh/U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS 

Reuters: Chinese, U.S. military chiefs hold crisis communication, says China defence ministry 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese and U.S. military chiefs held talks on crisis communication this week, amid heightened tensions between the two military superpowers this year in the South China Sea, with the United States denying a report on a possible drone attack. 

The exchange, days ahead of the U.S. elections, came as U.S. Defence Secretary Mark Esper toured Asia with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo where they had urged countries to cooperate with the United States to confront the security threats posed by China, a position China has criticised as a Cold War mentality and zero-sum mindset. 

The Chinese and U.S. militaries held a video conference meeting about crisis communication on Oct. 28-29, Chinese defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Thursday. 

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Update #1: China, US hold military talks for crisis communication; ‘October Surprise’ a rumor: Chinese MOD -- Global Times 

Update #2: US, China Militaries Talk 'Crisis Communications' As They Trade Warnings Ahead of Election -- Newsweek 

WNU Editor: Apparently these talks did not go well. China is miffed that the US is urging an alliance of Asian nations to face China.

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