Austin speaks with new Chinese counterpart for first time

Published April 16, 2024 11:26am ET



Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday morning, the latest conversation between officials in Washington and Beijing as they continue to improve military communications.

Tuesday’s video call was the first time Austin has spoken with Adm. Dong Jun, and it’s the first time he’s spoken at length with any Chinese military leader since November 2022.

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