US Defense Chief Highlights Asia Security Ties Amid China, Russia Tensions
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the strengthening of security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region amid rising threats from China and Russia, highlighting a "new convergence" of shared principles and mutual obligations. Austin's remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore underscored the US commitment to regional stability and countering coercive actions, particularly from China. The speech drew a critical response from the Chinese delegation, reflecting ongoing tensions between the US and China over security and territorial issues.
