U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed his disappointment over China’s refusal to meet with him during his visit to the region, calling it “unfortunate.” Austin made a stopover in Tokyo on Thursday, as he heads to the annual Shangri-La Dialogue Asian security summit this weekend. The Defense Secretary held talks and a joint press conference with Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada. Austin expressed concerns about military tensions in the region, including China’s assertive actions in international airspace and waterways.Read More
Defense Sec.: ‘Unfortunate’ That China Refused Meeting, Warns Aircraft Incidents Could ‘Spiral out of Control’
