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US defense official avoids South China Sea specifics before expected Trump-Xi summit

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US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby delivered a speech in Manila, avoiding direct mention of Beijing or escalating tensions in the South China Sea. This measured approach, despite speaking in the Philippines, a key US ally, occurred weeks before an anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Analysts suggest Colby's restraint was a strategic move to prevent antagonizing Beijing ahead of the potential Trump-Xi meeting. AI

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US defense official avoids South China Sea specifics before expected Trump-Xi summit

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