Posted on 06/02/2023 11:07:34 PM PDT by Olog-hai
American Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed Saturday that Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict.
Speaking at the so-called Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual forum bringing together top defense officials, diplomats and leaders, Austin lobbied for support for Washington’s vision of a “free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific within a world of rules and rights” as the best course to counter increasing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
The U.S. has been expanding its own activities around the Indo-Pacific to counter sweeping territorial claims from China, including regularly sailing through and flying over the Taiwan Strait and in the South China Sea.
“We are committed to ensuring that every country can fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows,” he said. “And every country, large or small, must remain free to conduct lawful maritime activities.” …
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The Left ALWAYS accuses its enemies of that which it’s doing itself.
Secretary Austin needs to familiarize himself with the Tuco Bad rule.
China is bullying the US Military Pride Month?
Well see, here’s the thing. There’s already a Chicom puppet in the White House.
He will not stand, because he will sit.
Does Austin use the Trans bathroom?
Strongly worded Tweet to follow.
The Biden administration melted in Afghanistan. They are proven losers. China has nothing to fear.
Wow, I bet the Chinese are quivering in response. /s
Why, yes they are . . . with glee.
...but bribery of Democrats by them is fully approved and will vastly improve relations.
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Never mind bribing RINOs too.
So he says we won’t stand for coercion and bullying from Red China, but We Will Kneel and Kiss Their Red Asses!
What’s he going to do, hit ‘em with his purse?
China does not take Austin seriously.
They won’t even give him the courtesy of pretending they diplomatically give a damn what he has to say. They have seen him sit and lie about the state of military readiness to people like Matt Gaetz. “No, there are no Drag Queen story hours supported by our military.
Absolutely not!” The Chinese know Austin’s part in our cruel and clumsy withdrawal from Afghanistan.
I agree. 👍
I’d say he’s pretty confident guy seeing that we left 20% of our transport in Afghanistan and sent 95% of our artillery shells to the Ukraine.
Biden can't stand. He tumbled in front of a military crowd and he couldn't get up on his own. Or maybe he was getting paid for one of those "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up" commercials.
I was thinkin' he'd be on his knees.
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