US defense chief calls China's refusal to meet unfortunate during visit to Tokyo for talks
1 year, 6 months ago

US defense chief calls China's refusal to meet unfortunate during visit to Tokyo for talks

The Independent  

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U.S. defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he’s confident about greater capability
1 week, 6 days ago

U.S. defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he’s confident about greater capability

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities among the United States, Australia and Japan as he observed joint exercises Wednesday showcasing their closer cooperation as tensions grow in the region. Mr. Austin noted as he observed the trilateral Yama Sakura 87 exercises held at the Japanese army’s Camp Asaka on the outskirts of Tokyo that …

US defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he’s confident about greater capability
1 week, 6 days ago

US defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he’s confident about greater capability

Associated Press  

CAMP ASAKA, Japan — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities among the United States, Australia and Japan as he observed joint exercises Wednesday showcasing their closer cooperation as tensions grow in the region. Austin noted as he observed the trilateral Yama Sakura 87 exercises held at the Japanese army’s Camp Asaka on the outskirts …

US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
2 weeks ago

US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern

Associated Press  

TOKYO — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with officials in Japan on Tuesday to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington’s commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea. Austin also stressed that U.S. trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South Korea is in political turmoil following …

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations
1 month ago

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

The Independent  

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US defense chief regrets China’s decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks
1 month ago

US defense chief regrets China’s decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed regret Wednesday that his Chinese counterpart chose not to hold talks with him during meetings of Southeast Asian defense chiefs in Laos, calling it a setback for the entire region. They pledged to support ASEAN and expressed their “serious concern about destabilizing actions in the East and South China Seas, …

US, Japan & South Korea slam North Korea's 'dangerous ties' with Russia, agree to form Trilateral Secretariat
1 month, 1 week ago

US, Japan & South Korea slam North Korea's 'dangerous ties' with Russia, agree to form Trilateral Secretariat

Firstpost  

On the sidelines of the APEC Summit, US Japan and South Korea agreed to establish a Trilateral Secretariat, formalizing the partnership to strengthen cooperation in Asia. The trilateral coordination office will be responsible for coordinating security pacts and ensuring that the three nations implement their commitments The leaders from the United States, South Korea and Japan slammed North Korea’s ‘dangerous …

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea
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1 month, 1 week ago

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea

Al Jazeera  

Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to Russia-North Korea treaty. The leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan have held a joint news conference to denounce the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Biden emphasised on Friday that the US alliance with Japan and South …

Biden to meet Japan, South Korea leaders as Trump’s return casts shadow on alliances
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1 month, 1 week ago

Biden to meet Japan, South Korea leaders as Trump’s return casts shadow on alliances

Firstpost  

North Korea’s deployment of troops to Russia to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, as well as North Korea’s nuclear weapons program and dimming prospects for a peaceful resolution to a decades-long conflict with South Korea are also raising tensions in Asia. US President Joe Biden will meet with the leaders of Japan and South Korea on Friday to reinforce diplomatic …

Concerned over Russia-North Korea defence cooperation, US & Nato allies turn to Asian partnerships
1 month, 1 week ago

Concerned over Russia-North Korea defence cooperation, US & Nato allies turn to Asian partnerships

Firstpost  

Washington is actively collaborating with Japan and South Korea to address security concerns tied to North Korea’s defence cooperation with Moscow Banners displaying the NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April 19, 2018. Speaking at a forum on nuclear and radiological terrorism in Bucharest, Under …

Japan’s prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba renewed a pledge Saturday to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. He said breaches of Japanese airspace by Chinese and Russian warplanes earlier in the year “not only violated Japanese sovereignty but also threatened the safety of Japan, and are absolutely unacceptable.” …

Japan's prime minister vows military buildup, deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan's prime minister vows military buildup, deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba renewed a pledge Saturday to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. Ishiba, who made the comments at an annual troop review held at Camp Asaka in the Tokyo suburbs, said the security environment surrounding Japan and the international community has significantly worsened due …

Japan’s defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’ s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani was welcomed aboard a South Korean warship during its port call near Tokyo on Wednesday, a first for a Japanese defense chief, as the two countries step up security ties against a backdrop of growing tension in the region. Nakatani greeted and spoke with South Korean sailors aboard their Dokdo-class amphibious assault …

Japan's defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan's defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties

The Independent  

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China, Japan to maintain high-level talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China, Japan to maintain high-level talks

China Daily  

As bilateral ties are at a critical stage of improvement, China and Japan agreed on Monday to maintain high-level exchanges and dialogues in various fields, sending positive signals to the outside world. The pledge was made as Foreign Minister Wang Yi held consultations in Beijing under the China-Japan high-level political dialogue mechanism with Takeo Akiba, special adviser to the Japanese …

Japan and EU Announce Security and Defense Partnership: A Historic Milestone in Indo-Pacific Security
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japan and EU Announce Security and Defense Partnership: A Historic Milestone in Indo-Pacific Security

Associated Press  

Japan and the European Union announce a security and defense partnership, marking a significant shift in their security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The partnership will focus on joint exercises, exchanges, and cooperation in cybersecurity and space defense, highlighting the growing tensions between China, North Korea, and Russia.

Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise

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Japan's new government welcomes 'forward-looking' congratulatory message from China
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan's new government welcomes 'forward-looking' congratulatory message from China

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US-China military leaders hold routine talks to discuss South China Sea tensions and other issues
3 months, 1 week ago

US-China military leaders hold routine talks to discuss South China Sea tensions and other issues

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Military leaders from the U.S. and China met in Beijing for routine talks that only resumed in January after being suspended for two years as ties between the two countries soured. The meetings ended on Sunday and officials discussed ongoing issues such as Taiwan, the Russia-Ukraine war and clashes in the South China Sea. While the talks weren’t …

U.S. national security adviser talks with a top Chinese military official in Beijing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. national security adviser talks with a top Chinese military official in Beijing

The Hindu  

United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met Thursday with a top Chinese military official as the two countries strengthen communication in an effort to prevent differences over the South China Sea and Taiwan from spiralling into conflict. The meeting came one day after the White House said that both countries would plan for a phone call between Chinese President …

South Korea committed to active role in “establishing new norms” including through cooperation with the Quad: Envoy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea committed to active role in “establishing new norms” including through cooperation with the Quad: Envoy

The Hindu  

Korea has embarked on its journey to become a “global pivotal state” and is committed to playing an active role in “establishing new norms” by participating in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and fostering cooperation with the Quad, South Korean Envoy Chang Jae-Bok said on Wednesday while also noting that India is also strengthening connections with regional partners through initiatives such …

Japan should think twice about taking point position in containment of China: China Daily editorial
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan should think twice about taking point position in containment of China: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a revealing interview with Bloomberg while attending the gathering of the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, the United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel made it clear that the US is looking to its Asia-Pacific ally to take point in the efforts to get China's neighbors to participate in the US strategy to contain China. Exposing the callousness with which …

US-Japan alliance poses nuclear threats to neighbors: Russian ambassador
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US-Japan alliance poses nuclear threats to neighbors: Russian ambassador

China Daily  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin pose for a photo as they meet at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, July 29, 2024. MOSCOW - Russian Ambassador to Japan Nikolai Nozdrev said on Monday that the US-Japan alliance is posing a nuclear threat to Japan's regional neighbors. According …

China accuses Japan of ‘smear attacks’ in recent talks with the US, India and Australia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China accuses Japan of ‘smear attacks’ in recent talks with the US, India and Australia

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China has expressed strong dissatisfaction to Japan about what it called “smear attacks” against China at recent high-level meetings with the United States, India and Australia, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. “Liu pointed out that Japan’s smear attacks on China are self-contradictory to its statement of promoting the strategic and reciprocal relationship between the two countries,” the statement …

Biggest regional risk factor is US destroying trust and cooperation: China Daily editorial
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Biggest regional risk factor is US destroying trust and cooperation: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he boards his plane to depart Yokota Air Base on July 29 after participating in the QUAD ministerial meeting in Tokyo, Japan. Historical complexities used to be the single most important factor in the way of claimant countries resolving their territorial disputes in the East and South China seas. Labeling China as …

US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from China

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese and U.S. defense chiefs and top diplomats agreed to further bolster their military cooperation by upgrading the command and control of U.S. forces in the East Asian country and strengthening American-licensed missile production there, describing the rising threat from China as “the greatest strategic challenge.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin joined their …

US to revamp military command in Japan amid China’s threats
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US to revamp military command in Japan amid China’s threats

Al Jazeera  

The US defence chief says the US command’s upgrade in Japan is the most significant progress in their alliance. “The United States will upgrade the US Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters with expanded missions and operational responsibilities,” US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told reporters on Sunday after the so-called “2+2” talks between the defence and foreign ministers …

With former stance a potential liability, Tokyo adopts damage limitation policy: China Daily editorial
5 months ago

With former stance a potential liability, Tokyo adopts damage limitation policy: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Over the past more than three years, the Fumio Kishida government of Japan has strained ties with Beijing with its willingness to act as a proxy for Washington in the Asia-Pacific. Be it in the East and South China seas and the Taiwan Strait or the US' "chip war" targeting China, Tokyo seemed confident that the US' anti-China stance would …

Threat from North Korea and China greater than ever: Japan
5 months, 1 week ago

Threat from North Korea and China greater than ever: Japan

The Hindu  

China and Russia’s joint military activities around Japan are of “grave concern” and North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo’s Defence Ministry said Friday, July 12, 2024. North Korea, meanwhile, which often conducts missile tests in Japan’s direction, poses a “more grave and imminent threat to Japan’s national security than ever before”. ‘Strategic challenge’ This year’s paper noted …

South Korea pushes Australia on AUKUS and cyber cooperation as it eyes $10 billion warship prize
5 months, 1 week ago

South Korea pushes Australia on AUKUS and cyber cooperation as it eyes $10 billion warship prize

ABC  

Almost a year after clinching a multi-billion-dollar contract to build Australian Army vehicles, South Korea is again promoting closer defence ties as it seeks to win another lucrative prize; to deliver Navy's new fleet of "general-purpose frigates". Korea's actually conducting, currently conducting lots of cyber exercises with the United States, NATO and EU countries and if it's possible I think …

Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact

Hindustan Times  

The Philippines and Japan are set to sign on Monday a key defence pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory. Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact Japanese Defence Minister Minoru Kihara and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will hold high-level talks with their Philippine counterparts Gilberto Teodoro and Enrique Manalo in Manila. The Philippines …

Cold War 2.0: Putin-Kim’s ‘elevated friendship’ threatens American order in East Asia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Cold War 2.0: Putin-Kim’s ‘elevated friendship’ threatens American order in East Asia

Firstpost  

Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s ‘elevated friendship’ has come to pose a big security question that may jeopardise the existing security architecture maintained by the US and its allies The state visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea has sparked major debates defining the evolving dynamics in northeast Asia. Putin and North Korean leader …

Upgraded dialogue boost for trust and cooperation
6 months ago

Upgraded dialogue boost for trust and cooperation

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The first"2+2 dialogue", the foreign affairs and defense meeting between the Republic of Korea and China, was held in Seoul on Tuesday. Seoul reiterated that it remains unchanged in its position of respecting the one-China principle, stressed that it values and would like to grow the good neighborly relations and mutually-beneficial cooperation with China, and agreed to …

Shangri-La Latest: Marcos Aims at Beijing Over South China Sea
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shangri-La Latest: Marcos Aims at Beijing Over South China Sea

Live Mint  

Senior defense officials from around the world are in Singapore for a security forum to discuss a host of fractious issues including Taiwan, China’s relationship with Russia, and tensions in the South China Sea. The three-day Shangri-La Dialogue kicked off Friday with the first face-to-face talks between US and Chinese defense chiefs and a keynote address by Philippine President Ferdinand …

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente

Al Jazeera  

US defence chief Lloyd Austin hails a ‘new era of security’ in the Asia Pacific, drawing a strong pushback from a senior Chinese official. Defence chief Lloyd Austin has praised a “new era of security” in the Asia Pacific as he underscored that the region remained a major strategic priority for the United States, drawing a quick pushback from a …

US-China to resume military-to-military dialogue in ‘coming months’: Austin
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US-China to resume military-to-military dialogue in ‘coming months’: Austin

The Hindu  

The U.S. and Chinese defence chiefs held rare direct talks in Singapore on May 31, offering hopes for more military dialogue that could help prevent disputes over Taiwan and other flashpoint issues from spinning out of control. The meeting between the United States’ Lloyd Austin and China’s Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue is the first substantive …

Top US and Chinese defense officials seek to restore communications as tensions rise in Indo-Pacific
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Top US and Chinese defense officials seek to restore communications as tensions rise in Indo-Pacific

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Chinese counterpart for more than an hour Friday, as the two countries seek to repair lines of communications between their militaries that could be critical as tensions continue to rise between the two in the Indo-Pacific region. “He underscored the importance of respect for high seas freedom of navigation guaranteed …

Asia’s top security summit is under way in Singapore
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Asia’s top security summit is under way in Singapore

Al Jazeera  

As US and China defence chiefs meet in Singapore, attention turns to rising tensions over the future of Taiwan. Defence chiefs from around the Asia Pacific are in Singapore to discuss security challenges facing the region. The three-day summit, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, attracts high-level ministers, military heads and global security analysts. Samir Puri – A visiting lecturer in …

China premier agrees on cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo but issues veiled rebuke against their US ties
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China premier agrees on cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo but issues veiled rebuke against their US ties

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — China’s premier agreed Monday to revive three-way cooperation with South Korea and Japan in the face of shared challenges, but issued a veiled rebuke against the two countries’ expanding security cooperation with the United States. Chinese Premier Li Qiang met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Seoul in what …

South Korean, Chinese and Japanese leaders discuss thorny topics and ways to boost cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korean, Chinese and Japanese leaders discuss thorny topics and ways to boost cooperation

The Hindu  

The Japanese and South Korean leaders raised sensitive topics like Taiwan, North Korea and the South China Sea as well as ways to boost cooperation when they individually met China's premier Sunday on the eve of a fuller trilateral meeting. After meeting Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters that he expressed serious concerns about the …

South Korean, Chinese and Japanese leaders discuss thorny topics and ways to boost cooperation
6 months, 4 weeks ago

South Korean, Chinese and Japanese leaders discuss thorny topics and ways to boost cooperation

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The Japanese and South Korean leaders raised sensitive topics like Taiwan, North Korea and the South China Sea as well as ways to boost cooperation when they individually met China’s premier Sunday on the eve of a fuller trilateral meeting. After meeting Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters that he expressed …

US Defense Secretary Austin expected to meet with Chinese counterpart in Singapore
6 months, 4 weeks ago

US Defense Secretary Austin expected to meet with Chinese counterpart in Singapore

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, at a major defense conference in Singapore next week, the Pentagon announced Friday. The announcement came shortly before the Pentagon said Austin would undergo a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday evening and transfer power temporarily to …

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet Monday for their first trilateral talks since 2019
7 months ago

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet Monday for their first trilateral talks since 2019

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet next week in Seoul for their first trilateral talks in more than four years to discuss how to revive their cooperation, South Korea’s presidential office said Thursday. North Korea’s advancing nuclear program and China’s growing assertiveness in the region have prompted South Korea and Japan to reinforce …

Japan and Great Power Competition in the Pacific
7 months ago

Japan and Great Power Competition in the Pacific

The Diplomat  

In late March, Japan hosted the second Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue, this time as a physical event. The conference discusses security issues related to the Pacific Islands region, inviting the defense ministers and senior officials of three countries with armed forces, 11 non-armed island countries, and seven other partner countries. It is clear that Japan’s increasing security involvement in …

A three-pronged Northeast Asia strategy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

A three-pronged Northeast Asia strategy

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY China has to compete with the US, properly handle its ties with Japan and the ROK, and strive to prevent the formation of an anti-China bloc in the region With the United States pushing for an "Indo-Pacific" strategy, the trilateral cooperation among the US, Japan and the Republic of Korea has been significantly strengthened and become a …

Defense chiefs from US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense chiefs from US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines vowed to deepen their cooperation as they gathered Thursday in Hawaii for their second-ever joint meeting amid concerns about China’s operations in the South China Sea. The meeting came after the four countries last month held their first joint naval exercises in the South China Sea, a major …

Defense chiefs from U.S., Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense chiefs from U.S., Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation

LA Times  

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met in Hawaii with his counterparts from Australia, Japan and the Philippines. Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines vowed to deepen their cooperation as they gathered in Hawaii for their second-ever joint meeting amid concerns about China‘s operations in the South China Sea. The meeting came after the four countries last month …

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

China is gravely concerned about the expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States trilateral security partnership, saying it would severely undermine peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. "We are open to normal military cooperation between any countries, but we firmly oppose relevant countries cobbling together exclusive groupings, building bilateral or multilateral military alliances targeting …

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

China is gravely concerned about the expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States trilateral security partnership, saying it would severely undermine peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. "We are open to normal military cooperation between any countries, but we firmly oppose relevant countries cobbling together exclusive groupings, building bilateral or multilateral military alliances targeting …

Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwise
8 months, 1 week ago

Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwise

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The United States and its allies are discussing options “both inside and outside the U.N. system” to create a new mechanism for monitoring North Korea over its nuclear weapons program, the American ambassador to the United Nations said Wednesday. Russia last month vetoed a U.N. resolution in a move that effectively abolished monitoring by U.N. experts …

China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months
8 months, 1 week ago

China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months

Al Jazeera  

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun have held their first substantive talks in nearly 18 months as the two countries work to restore military ties. It said Austin “underscored the importance of respect for high seas freedom of navigation guaranteed under international law, especially in the South China Sea”. “The US side should …

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