SECURITYJul 29 · 04:30 UTCSCMP CHINANayan Seth,Han Li

Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event

A senior Pentagon official stated that US-China military communication is stronger than in years past, marking a rare positive development in the strategic rivalry. Alvaro Smith, deputy assistant defense secretary for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia, highlighted progress under Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership.

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