US and China agree to resume military communications after summit. The US and China have agreed to reopen military-to-military communications, a move announced by President Joe Biden to mitigate rising tensions. This decision followed a rare meeting between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in California. Despite ongoing disagreements and Biden's critical remarks about Xi being a dictator, both leaders emphasized the importance of open dialogue and cooperation. The agreement covers several contentious issues, including the flow of fentanyl into the US and joint examination of artificial intelligence.