After chilly silence, US SecDef, China defense minister hold first talks
Breaking Defense - 2024-04-16T13:49:09.000Z

Having regular mil-to-mil talks with China "is an important priority for us," a senior defense official said, pointing to the PRC's behavior in the South China Sea, as well as the importance of "peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait."

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