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Coverage dated May 31, 2024

US defense secretary says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks

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SINGAPORE (AP) — United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told a gathering of top security officials Saturday that war with China was neither imminent nor unavoidable, despite rapidly escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, stressing the importance of renewed dialogue between him and …

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  1. Blaze Media

    Lloyd Austin says there is no evidence of an imminent war with China after meeting with Chinese defense minister (opens Blaze Media)

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    Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he hoped the U.S. would step in if China attacks their shores.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    War with China 'neither imminent nor unavoidable,' US says – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The US defense chief has told a security forum that Washington and Beijing must remain in dialogue amid Asia-Pacific tensions. China, for its part, says it sees the US as being the main challenge to peace in the region.

  3. The Republic

    US defense secretary says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks (opens The Republic)

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    SINGAPORE (AP) — United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told a gathering of top security officials Saturday that war with China was neither imminent nor unavoidable, despite rapidly escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, stressing the importance of renewed dialogue between him and …

  4. Triblive

    U.S. defense secretary says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks (opens Triblive)

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    SINGAPORE — United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told a gathering of top security officials Saturday that war with China was neither imminent nor unavoidable, despite rapidly escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, stressing the importance of renewed dialogue between him and his C…

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