WASHINGTON -- American sanctions against Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu have emerged as a sticking point ahead of an opportunity for the two sides to resume defense dialogue amid simmering tensions.
US-China tensions
U.S. sanctions on China defense chief loom over chance for talks
Beijing seeks rollback; Washington says still open to dialogue
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, and Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu. (Source photos by Ryo Nakamura and Russian Defence Ministry via Reuters)
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