China's Defense Minister Declines Meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
China's defense minister declined a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a defense leaders meeting in Laos, affecting the region's desire for dialogue between the two significant powers.

Key Points

  • China's defense minister declined a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a defense leaders meeting in Laos
  • The region desires dialogue between the two significant powers

Cons

  • Missed opportunity for dialogue between two significant powers in the region