US Defense Chief in China Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis kicks off his first day of talks with Chinese officials on Wednesday, part of an effort to bolster security dialogue as Sino-U.S. tensions rise. Mattis, the first Pentagon chief to visit China since 2014, was expected to first meet his Chinese counterpart, Defense Minister Wei Fenghe. Later in the day, he is expected to meet other top Chinese officials, possibly including President Xi Jinping. Mattis, a former Marine general, has been highly...

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