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The event convenes defense ministers from the Indo-Pacific and around the world to discuss and enhance security in the region and is organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies \u2013 Asia or IISS-Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe United States believes that open lines of communication with the People\u2019s Republic of China are essential, especially between our defense and military leaders,\u201d Austin said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that dialogue between both nations is an important guardrail to preserve regional peace and stability, particularly in the Taiwan Strait, and will help to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations that may lead to crisis or conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe right time to talk is now,\u201d Austin added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chinese defense and military officials have stopped contacts and engagements with their American counterparts, culminating in a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/china-declines-lloyd-austin-meeting-shangri-la-dialogue-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\"> refusal by Chinese defense minister Li Shengfu<\/a> to meet with Austin while they are both in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA cordial handshake over dinner is no substitute for substantive engagement,\u201d Austin said, referring to the lack of a formal bilateral dinner despite him shaking hands with Li prior to the dialogue\u2019s opening dinner and keynote speech on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asked about accusations that the U.S. is trying to provoke China into invading Taiwan, Austin denied the charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had said earlier in his speech \u201cthe United States remain deeply committed to preserving the status quo in the [Taiwan] strait, consistent with our one-China policy and fulfilling our well-established obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe do not seek conflict or confrontation, but we will not flinch in the face of bullying and coercion,\u201d Austin added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. engagement with regional allies and partners was also a key focus for Austin, as he highlighted recent DoD efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/pentagon\/2023\/03\/10\/chinas-neighbors-seek-expanded-partnerships-with-us-to-deter-defend\/\" target=\"_blank\">expand its interactions<\/a> with militaries in the Indo-Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This included the April announcement that the U.S. military will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/3349257\/philippines-us-announce-locations-of-four-new-edca-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\">expand its footprint in the Philippines<\/a> under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Arrangement, which will see four of the US ally\u2019s facilities upgraded and made available to US forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Austin also touched on the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/digital-show-dailies\/global-force-symposium\/2023\/04\/07\/army-readies-for-record-setting-logistics-exercise-in-pacific\/\" target=\"_blank\">Talisman Sabre exercise<\/a> in Australia, which will take place this summer. 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