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        Hagel Discusses Regional Security With Asia-Pacific Counterparts

   U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is in Singapore discussing security
   issues with his counterparts from the Asia-Pacific region.
   In a key speech Saturday at the annual security forum known as the
   Shangri-La Dialogue, Hagel warned China about cyber intrusions, saying
   some of them appear to be linked to the Chinese government and
   military. He said cyber attacks represent a security threat to every
   country, including China.
   On the sidelines of the meeting, Hagel met with Japanese Defense
   Minister Itsunori Onodera and South Korea`s Kim Kwan Jin. The three
   said afterwards that they would cooperate on curbing North Korea`s
   nuclear development.
   After more than a year of hardline rhetoric, a missile launch and a
   nuclear test, North Korea reportedly told Chinese President Xi Jinping
   last month that it is open to dialogue on the nuclear issue.
   China is one of the parties in stalled six-nation talks on North
   Korea`s nuclear disarmament. The United States, Japan, South Korea and
   Russia also participate in the negotiations.
   Addressing Chinese concerns about U.S. engagement in Asia, Hagel said
   Washington supports a strong and emerging China that takes
   responsibility for the security of the region. He said the United
   States wants to work with Beijing to iron out differences through
   respectful dialogue.
   Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet later this month with U.S.
   President Barack Obama in California. Their talks are expected to
   include a cyberspace code of conduct.
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