China’s defense chief has turned down a face-to-face meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin when they attend the annual Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore next weekend.
A Pentagon spokesman confirmed Tuesday that Beijing has declined an invitation on behalf of China’s defense minister, Gen. Li Shangfu.
Beijing’s “concerning unwillingness” to engage in a meaningful dialogue won’t diminish the Defense Department’s commitment to seeking open lines of communication with leaders of China’s People’s Liberation Army at multiple levels to manage the relationship between both nations, Gen. Ryder said. “The U.S. should earnestly respect China’s sovereignty, security and interest concerns; immediately correct wrong practices; show sincerity; and create necessary atmosphere and conditions for dialogue and communications between Chinese and U.S. militaries,” Ms. Mao said Tuesday at a press conference.
But Pentagon officials insist the sanctions wouldn’t prevent Gen. Li from speaking with Mr. Austin as part of official business.
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