In a display of growing strain between China and the United States, China has
declined an invitation for a meeting between their defence chiefs at a security
forum in Singapore. The request, made by the US, was denied by China, further
exacerbating regional security tensions and trade disputes.
The US Pentagon expressed a commitment to open communication, hoping to
prevent competition from escalating into conflict. China's foreign ministry
blamed the US for the lack of military communication, urging them to
rectify their actions and create a conducive
atmosphere for dialogue.
This latest development adds to the mounting challenges in the relationship
between the world's two largest economies. |