US vows strong defense of Indo-Pacific interests amid China tensions
TL;DR
The US defense chief emphasized strong support for Indo-Pacific interests during talks with China and India, including a new defense framework with India and discussions on regional security concerns, amidst ongoing tensions over Taiwan and South China Sea issues.
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