SINGAPORE — United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said on Saturday (June 3) he was deeply concerned by China's unwillingness to engage on military crisis management, warning that talks are key to avoiding conflict.
The relationship between the US and China is at its lowest point in decades, as they remain deeply divided over everything from the sovereignty of Taiwan to espionage and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
"The more that we talk, the more that we can avoid the misunderstandings and miscalculations that could lead to crisis or conflict." Mr Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson at the Chinese embassy in Washington, said on Friday in an emailed statement that communication between China and the US was conducive to a greater mutual understanding.
"Conflict is neither imminent nor inevitable. Deterrence is strong today and it’s our job to keep it that way," Mr Austin said.
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