The right time to talk? When sanctions are removed, says China

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SINGAPORE - The right time to talk is when the United States removes sanctions against Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu, and creates “the appropriate conditions” for dialogue, said Chinese officials and defence analysts on Saturday, responding to the US’ call for a meeting as soon as possible. Earlier in the morning, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin lobbed the ball into the Chinese court, saying that for “responsible defence leaders, the right time to talk is any time”, given the heightened tensions between the two major powers. “Dialogue is not a reward. It is a necessity,” he added in a speech...