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Mark T. Esper
![China Pushes Back on US Accusation of Lasing P-8A Off Guam China Pushes Back on US Accusation of Lasing P-8A Off Guam](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-01_13-32-52.jpg)
China Pushes Back on US Accusation of Lasing P-8A Off Guam
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese side rejected U.S. accusations.
![US Defense Secretary Says New Virus Won’t Prevent Military Operations US Defense Secretary Says New Virus Won’t Prevent Military Operations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-03-06.jpg)
US Defense Secretary Says New Virus Won’t Prevent Military Operations
By Associated Press
The U.S. military is prepared to continue operations even if there is a local outbreak of the new coronavirus, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
![US Defense Secretary Highlights Vietnam as Partner Against Chinese Influence US Defense Secretary Highlights Vietnam as Partner Against Chinese Influence](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-49087012857-8a523bd32b-o.jpg)
US Defense Secretary Highlights Vietnam as Partner Against Chinese Influence
By Steven Stashwick
During a recent trip to Vietnam, the U.S. defense secretary also announced the transfer of an ex-U.S. Coast Guard cutter to the Vietnamese coast guard.
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