Mattis Begins Trip to China as Tensions Rise

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis will visit China this week amid growing tensions between the two nations over Beijing's policy on the South China Sea, U.S. sale of arms to Taiwan and a looming trade war.  Mattis told reporters Sunday he wants to "take measure" of China's strategic ambitions as it increases its military positions in disputed areas of the South China Sea. He said he is going to China with an open mind and plans to do a lot of listening. Despite...

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