US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman (left) meets Gombojav Zandanshatar, Mongolia's parliamentary speaker, in Ulaanbaatar in late July. Photo: AFP
US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman (left) meets Gombojav Zandanshatar, Mongolia's parliamentary speaker, in Ulaanbaatar in late July. Photo: AFP
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China engages Mongolia in flurry of talks in wake of US envoy Wendy Sherman

  • Defence and foreign ministers of both countries meet and pledge further engagement
  • Ulaanbaatar will remain cautious not to choose sides between Beijing and Washington, analyst says

Kinling LoAmber Wang
Kinling Lo in Hong Kongand Amber Wang in Beijing

Updated: 5:46am, 3 Aug, 2021

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US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman (left) meets Gombojav Zandanshatar, Mongolia's parliamentary speaker, in Ulaanbaatar in late July. Photo: AFP
US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman (left) meets Gombojav Zandanshatar, Mongolia's parliamentary speaker, in Ulaanbaatar in late July. Photo: AFP
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