But the two leaders "agreed Wednesday to resume on the basis of equality and respect high-level military-to-military communication," Beijing state media said.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/xi-warns-biden-not-arm-taiwan-agrees-restart-military-talks-1721612

Particularly alarming for China's neighbours has been Beijing's reluctance to engage in regular military-to-military talks with Washington.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/antony-blinken-qin-gang-meeting-china-beijing-candid-talks-3570716?cid=cna_flip_070214

Saudi Arabia and India have been increasing synergy which has reflected in the way the military-to-military and multilateral cooperation broadened between the two governments.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-saudi-arabia-to-re-energise-ties-on-the-sideline-of-g20-summit/article67287910.ece

So the US has been saying that Beijing has “denied, cancelled or ignored” military-to-military communications.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/us-seems-to-have-reined-in-the-dragon-for-now/article67550564.ece

The federal government and the Department of State are enhancing military-to-military partnerships with other allied nations.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forrester/2023/03/13/how-to-get-a-head-start-on-the-national-cybersecurity-strategy/