Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe meet before the start of their meeting in Singapore on the sidelines of the Shangri-La dialogue on May 31, 2019. REUTERS/Idrees Ali
SCMP: Chinese defence chief warns US not to underestimate Beijing on Taiwan during Singapore security forum
* Wei Fenghe meets US counterpart Patrick Shanahan on sidelines of regional security forum in Singapore, with both sides describing talks as ‘constructive’
* They also discussed North Korea, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearisation and stability on the Korean peninsula
Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe warned Washington on Friday not to underestimate Beijing’s determination over Taiwan, during talks with his US counterpart Patrick Shanahan on the sidelines of a regional security forum in Singapore.
In their first meeting since Shanahan became acting defence secretary in January, the two also discussed North Korea, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to denuclearisation and stability on the Korean peninsula, Chinese defence ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Qian said.
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WNU Editor: Taiwan is China's red line. That is the message that Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe gave to Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan today.
More News On Today's Meeting Between U.S. And China Defense Ministers
US, China Defense Leaders Meet Amid Increased Tensions -- VOA
Beijing warns US not to underestimate Chinese military -- AFP
U.S.-China set to clash at security summit despite "constructive" talks -- Reuters
Chinese Minister Blasts US for Undermining One China Policy With Taiwan Actions -- Sputnik
China, U.S. defense chiefs say first talks 'constructive, productive' -- CGTN