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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"
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