US and Chinese Defense Chiefs to Hold Talks in Singapore
The US and Chinese defense chiefs are set to hold rare direct talks in Singapore this weekend, offering hopes of further military dialogue aimed at preventing flashpoint disputes from spinning out of control.
The expected meeting between the United States’ Lloyd Austin and China’s Dong Jun at the Shangri-La Dialogue will be the first substantive face-to-face talks between their countries’ defense chiefs in 18 months.
Benefits of Direct Talks
- Promotes military dialogue
- Prevents escalation of disputes
- Enhances understanding between nations