ASEAN Defense Chiefs Convene Amid Rising Tensions with China
Defense leaders from Southeast Asia and partner nations, including the U.S. and China, meet to discuss security amidst maritime disputes in the South China Sea.
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Southeast Asian defense ministers, along with the U.S. and China, gathered in Laos to discuss regional security. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called it a setback that China's defense minister declined a one-on-one meeting. The talks aimed to address tensions in the South China Sea and other geopolitical issues, amidst a backdrop of U.S.-China rivalry and ongoing concerns about Myanmar's civil conflict. The discussions come as ASEAN countries seek assurances regarding the rising assertiveness of China in the region and aim to complete a code of conduct governing behavior in the South China Sea by 2026.
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