US defence chief speaks for first time with Chinese counterpart Russia-Ukraine war News


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The call comes amid continued US concerns that China could support Russia in the invasion of Ukraine. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has spoken to his Chinese counterpart for first time since taking office [File photo: Chad J McNeeley/Office of the Secretary of Defense via AP] Published On 20 Apr 2022 20 Apr 2022 facebook twitter whatsapp US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has spoken with his Chinese counterpart, General Wei Fenge, for the first time as concerns persist in Washington that Beijing could provide military support to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said...