US and China Defense Chiefs Hold Critical Talks in Singapore
First face-to-face meeting in 18 months seeks to stabilize military relations amid rising tensions over Taiwan and South China Sea.
- Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun met during the Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss key security issues.
- Talks focused on preventing military miscommunications and potential conflicts in Asia.
- China's military activities around Taiwan and the South China Sea remain major points of contention.
- The meeting follows increased US-Philippines military cooperation and China's recent military drills around Taiwan.
- Both sides aim to reestablish communication channels cut off since 2022.
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