China Blames U.S. for Asia-Pacific Tensions Amid Defense Talks
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Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun accused the U.S. of causing regional friction through its support for Taiwan and the Philippines, while emphasizing the importance of renewed military communications between China and the U.S. Amid escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific, Dong warned against geopolitical conflicts and asserted China's non-aggressive strategic culture, but also threatened the Philippines over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed strong American support for the Philippines and stressed the need to avoid miscalculations.
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