Summary
- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed concerns over North Korea’s recent provocations and its contributions to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Singapore.
- Austin discussed issues such as Taiwan, the South China Sea, and bilateral relations with Chinese Minister of National Defense Dong Jun.
- The meeting addressed recent provocations from North Korea and China’s military exercises seen as encircling Taiwan.
- Austin reaffirmed the U.S.’ commitment to its “longstanding” One China policy and emphasized the importance of high-seas freedom of navigation.
