Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. won’t stand for ‘coercion and bullying’ from China

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will stand against “coercion and bullying” from China, while maintaining status quo on Taiwan.

Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue: Austin shared the United States’s vision of a ~~”free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific within a world of rules and rights.”~~
* He emphasized U.S. commitment to working with Asia-Pacific nations and deterring China’s territorial claims on Taiwan.
* Austin stated that the U.S. does not seek conflict or confrontation but will stand strong against bullying.

Chinese response: Lt. Gen. Jing Jianfeng accused the U.S. of making false accusations against China and exploiting Asia-Pacific nations for its own interests.
* Jing reiterated China’s claim that “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s sovereign territory” and its indisputable sovereignty over the South China Sea islands and adjacent waters.

U.S. call for communication: Austin called for regular and direct communications with China based on mutual respect to prevent potential conflict.

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