Chinese defense minister says ties with US at critical juncture
Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said China firmly rejected "US smearing, accusations and even threats."
Laos' Major General Chanthong Sonetaath speaks to China's State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe before the ministerial working lunch during the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 11, 2022.(photo credit: REUTERS/CAROLINE CHIA)Updated: