Overview

• Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun met during the Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss key security issues.
• Talks focused on preventing military miscommunications and potential conflicts in Asia.
• China's military activities around Taiwan and the South China Sea remain major points of contention.
• The meeting follows increased US-Philippines military cooperation and China's recent military drills around Taiwan.
• Both sides aim to reestablish communication channels cut off since 2022.