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US lawmakers hold rare talks with Chinese defense minister
US official says, "We’re the first House delegation since 2019 and believe visits and dialogue should be more frequent"
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
US official says, "We’re the first House delegation since 2019 and believe visits and dialogue should be more frequent"
The incident comes amid a series of confrontations between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels
The vessel capsized on Saturday afternoon carrying 48 tourists and five crew members
China called Hegseth’s Indo-Pacific threat remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue “deplorable,” objecting strongly
Beijing has been more active in international affairs, expanding its influence in global bodies as the US has pulled back under President Trump
China aims to boost its image and expand markets in Southeast Asia, Gulf region