Lloyd Austin, Pentagon chief, slams China’s drive for hypersonic weapons

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that China’s pursuit of hypersonic weapons “increases tensions in the region” and vowed the U.S. would maintain its capability to deter potential threats posed by China. Austin made the remarks in Seoul following annual security talks with his … The Washington Times stories: White House

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In call with China’s Xi, Biden stresses rights concerns, need for free Indo-Pacific – Reuters

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US move to shut China’s Houston consulate draws questions about political motives – CNN

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