thejapantimes, The U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs held talks for the first time in over a year, as the two sides seek to rebuild frayed military-to-military ties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/asia-pacific/politics/us-china-defense-chiefs/ #asiapacific #politics #us #china #pla #usmilitary #southchinasea #disputedislands #lloydaustin #dongjun #philippines #taiwan