U.S. defence chief tells China talks essential to avoid crisis

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[1/5] U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin attends the First Plenary Session of the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 3, 2023. REUTERS/Caroline Chia Summary Secretary Austin calls for China to open dialogue US-China talks key to avoiding conflict - Austin Austin: Taiwan conflict not imminent or inevitable SINGAPORE, June 3 (Reuters) - United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday he was deeply concerned by China's unwillingness to engage on military crisis management, warning that talks are key to avoiding conflict. The relationship between the United States and China is at its lowest point in decades,...