US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a discussion with China's defense minister, Dong Jun, marking the first communication in over a year to strengthen military ties. The conversation addressed maritime security in the South China Sea, the situation in Ukraine, and North Korea, amid efforts to manage bilateral tensions. Austin emphasized the importance of maintaining open military communication channels to prevent conflicts.
I am curious if the average Singaporean cares that their next leader was not elected (much like the UK has experienced for years).