U.S., China Open to Sea Drills With Asean, Singapore Says
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The U.S. and China are open to joining separate maritime drills with Southeast Asian nations, Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen said.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations defense ministers meeting in the Philippines, Ng said Tuesday that China Defense Minister Chang Wanquan and U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis both welcomed the chance to participate. He spoke after meeting separately with Chang and Mattis.