Traditional routes of engagement between China and the US are no longer operating as effectively as they used to. Photo: Reuters
Traditional routes of engagement between China and the US are no longer operating as effectively as they used to. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations
China /  Diplomacy

China-US diplomatic backchannels dry up, making it harder to communicate in tough times

  • Deteriorating relationship falters without behind-the-scenes meetings and messages between Beijing and Washington
  • Coronavirus travel restrictions and a more belligerent diplomacy style on both sides make constructive communication difficult

Jun MaiWendy Wu
Jun Mai in Beijing Wendy Wu in Beijingand Adam Behsudi

Updated: 11:21pm, 21 May, 2020

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Traditional routes of engagement between China and the US are no longer operating as effectively as they used to. Photo: Reuters
Traditional routes of engagement between China and the US are no longer operating as effectively as they used to. Photo: Reuters
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