Although the Sino -US defense ministers are unlikely to attend the Shangri -La dialogue in Singapore, it is reported that the two will participate in the at the same table tonight (June 2) to welcome the dinner at the same table.
According to the observers in front of Phoenix.com, the members of the Sino -US delegation verified that the China -US Defense Minister participated in a welcome dinner held by the Shangri -La Hotel Banquet Hall tonight. The two will dine at the first table.
The report also quoted the news that the Chinese and American delegations were prepared for this time, and meeting may not only be greeting.
The Wall Street Journal on Monday (May 29) quoted the Pentagon and said that the United States wanted to meet the Shangri -La dialogue during the Sino -US defense ministers in Singapore this week, but China refused.
China believes that the US State Department refused to lift the sanctions against China Defense Director Li Shangfu. Li Shangfu and the US defense chief Austin's status is not equal.The United States said that the sanctions against Lee Shangfu "did not prevent Austin from meeting him when performing official duties."
