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US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022

The U.S. Secretary of Defense had a high-level talk with China's minister of defense, resuming military communications between the two countries.
They discussed various topics including the war in Ukraine, North Korea, South China Sea operations, and U.S. Policy toward Taiwan.
China ended most military talks with the U.S. In 2022 due to a visit by an American official to Taiwan, considered a breakaway province by China. Talks resumed near San Francisco in November.

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US, China Defence Chiefs Hold Talks For First Time In 18 Months

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Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022

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