Remember 'China, China, China': acting U.S. defense chief

The comments came during Shanahan's first meeting with secretaries of the U.S. military branches since taking over for Jim Mattis, who left office on Monday after resigning as defense secretary over policy differences with President Donald Trump.The U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not elaborate on Shanahan's views on China or what other guidance he gave during the meeting.Other officials have described Shanahan as an advocate of the Pentagon's toughening stance toward Bei