U.S. and Chinese Defense Chiefs Reopen Hotlines in First Talks Since 2022
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized that the Asia-Pacific region remains a priority for the Biden administration despite ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Austin reassured allies and addressed military tensions with China, following his first in-person meeting with China's defense minister in 18 months.
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